Awarded contract

Canada Water Theatre Management Contract

Details

Buyer: London Borough of Southwark
Supplier(s): THEATRE PECKHAM
Value: £154,000
Duration: 7 years
Topic: Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Published: 23 March 2026
Source: uk:procontracts

Tender description

The theatre was previously managed by the south London–based organisation The Albany from 2011 to 2023. Since April 2023, Southwark-based company Theatre Peckham has operated the venue under an interim agreement, which is due to conclude in March 2026. To identify a long-term operator, the Council launched an open procurement process to award a contract commencing in April 2026 for a five-year term, with an optional two-year extension. Following a competitive tender process, Theatre Peckham has been awarded the new contract. Under this agreement, Theatre Peckham will deliver the operational management and programme for the venue on behalf of the Council. Keywords: Cultural Venue, Canada Water, Theatre

Timeline

Completed: Award published23 March 2026
Current notice
Completed: Award date1 April 2026
Next: Contract expiry date31 March 2033in 7 years

About the buyer

London Borough of Southwark is a local authority in south London, and buys as a local government organisation with its contracts advertised through its own eProcurement portal. Suppliers register free on the portal to view and respond to live opportunities. Contract opportunities are also published on the London Portal, a shared system used by 22 further London boroughs. The council also procures through framework agreements for repeat requirements. Contractors seeking most construction work join an approved list before they can bid. The council keeps a public contract register to meet local government transparency requirements.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of London Borough of Southwark's contract awards have been in health and social work, repair and maintenance and software and information systems.

Relevant CPV codes

92000000 · Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Decision makers

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