The procurement contact named on the official notice.

Please provide a short proposal, of no more than five pages (A4), that includes: • A brief overview of your understanding of the brief • Proposed methodology and approach, including a timeline for delivery • Fee proposal (including breakdown of costs) • Relevant experience, including case studies, and summary CVs | profiles for key personnel • Two references Submissions should be sent to Sarah Foote, Town Clerk at sarah.foote@lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk

The submission route named on the official notice.

The consultant will be required to: 1.

Review the current operating model for the Marina Theatre, including: - Governance and legal structure - Financial performance and funding arrangements - Staffing structure - Key partnerships (including other theatres located in the wider area) 2.Identify and assess alternative operating models, including but not limited to: - Option 1: No change to current arrangements: the Marina Theatre Trust continues to operate the theatre and receive the current grant from LTC.

Option 1.a: The consultants should consider the effect of retaining the current management model but with the potential for any reduction in the level of annual grant based on a review of generated income. - Option 2: Bringing the theatre operation in-house under direct Town Council management - Option 3: Outsourcing to an established external theatre operator or commercial provider - Option(s) 4+: other options as proposed by the consultant 3.

Evaluate each option against a set of agreed criteria, to include: - Financial sustainability and value for money - Governance and accountability - Staff implications and organisational capacity - Alignment with wider Town Council objectives and operations 4.

Produce a final report that includes: - Summary of findings and insights - Detailed option appraisals with SWOT analyses and financial implications - Comparative assessment and scoring against agreed criteria - Risks and mitigation strategies for each option - Clear recommendations and rationale 5.

Present findings to Council officers and/or elected members Deliverables • Draft option appraisal report • Final option appraisal report with executive summary and recommendations • Presentation of findings