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Provision of AWT/Wycombe Swan Contracts

Buckinghamshire Council

Published: Aug 5, 2026

Updated: Aug 5, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a concession contract in the culture and heritage sector, with a focus on Arts. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for concession in the culture and heritage sector. Concession contracts involve the operation or management of public assets or services, typically requiring significant financial capacity and operational expertise. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Buckinghamshire Council will be retendering the Licence to Occupy contracts for the Aylesbury Waterside and Wycombe Swan theatres. This PME exercise seeks approval to explore and evaluate future operating options for Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (AWT) and Wycombe Swan. The review will assess the available models, associated opportunities, risks, financial implications, and strategic fit with the Council’s objectives for culture, communities, and place. The purpose of this exercise is to develop an evidence-based understanding of the options available and establish the preferred approach for future service delivery. The outcome will inform subsequent decision-making and any future recommendations brought forward for consideration. Aylesbury Waterside Theatre expires 1st March 2028, 15 year term until 28th February 2043 Wycombe Swan Theatre expires 1st April 2029 15 year term until 31st March 2044

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 5, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 074317-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Buckinghamshire Council

Buckinghamshire Council has issued 84 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 42 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Buckinghamshire Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Concession contract in the Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 074317-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.