Provision of Theatre Space Hire
City of Glasgow College · All their open notices
What this is
City of Glasgow College is undertaking early market engagement via a Prior Information Notice for the provision of external rehearsal and theatre space hire to support its Creative Industries (Drama) programme delivery. The requirement includes rehearsal space suitable for acting, movement and physical theatre, access to a working theatre/performance environment for student productions and assessed performances (approximately 7 per academic year), and supporting facilities such as dressing/changing and back-of-house areas, accommodating cohorts of around 40 students on a recurring basis aligned to academic timetables. The College prefers venues within reasonable proximity to its City Campus in Glasgow city centre.
Key points
- Market engagement PIN for external rehearsal and theatre space hire for drama programmes.
- Estimated value GBP 40,000; venues near Glasgow City Campus preferred.
- Contract notice expected around 01/06/2026; express interest via Public Contracts Scotland.
Who can bid
Venues/suppliers able to provide rehearsal and theatre space with supporting facilities, ideally near the College's Glasgow City Campus. No formal SQ or exclusion criteria; this is market engagement only and does not constitute a call for competition.
How it is scored
No evaluation or scoring at this stage. The purpose is to assess market interest and supplier capability; a formal procurement may follow, informed by responses.
How to submit
Express interest via Public Contracts Scotland with a brief overview of capability, including availability, capacity and relevant facilities.
Clarifications
Express interest and raise queries via Public Contracts Scotland.
Contract period
Recurring bookings across the academic year aligned to teaching timetables, with intensive periods for approximately 7 productions per year. Estimated date of publication of the contract notice is 01/06/2026.
Classification
CPV 79952000 — Event services 79952000 — Event services70310000 — Building rental or sale services ScotlandGlasgow
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.