Award

TC046 - Bolton Albert Halls Pantomime

BOLTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 12:37

Award Notice
Tender

01 Oct 2024 at 12:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "TC046 - Bolton Albert Halls Pantomime" contract has been awarded, with Bolton Council acting as the buying organisation. The procurement falls under the industry category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services, and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract is set to commence on 1 July 2025 and will run until the end of 2029, with options to extend into 2030 and 2031. The tender process, initiated through an open procedure, concluded, and a contract award was made to SHONE PRODUCTIONS LIMITED on 22 April 2025. The entire procurement process was completed promptly, with relevant documentation published by 21 August 2025. Key dates included the initial tender end date on 31 October 2024.

This procurement opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in theatrical productions and event management services, particularly within the cultural and recreational sectors. The contract's extension options provide an opportunity for long-term engagement and business growth. SMEs and VCSEs were considered suitable, suggesting that smaller firms and social enterprises have competitive advantages in this domain. Companies capable of delivering high-quality family entertainment productions would benefit from participating in similar opportunities, enhancing their experience and reputation within the local community and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC046 - Bolton Albert Halls Pantomime

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of The Albert Halls Pantomime for 2026, 2027, 2028 & 2029 with the option for a further two (2) x twelve (12) month periods for the 2030 and 2031 Pantomimes respectively. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 1 July 2025 and continue until the close of the 2029 pantomime on such date as agreed in writing between the Authority and the Provider ("Agreement Period"). There is the option to extend for a further two (2) x twelve (12) month periods for the 2030 pantomime (first extension) and 2031 pantomime (second extension).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d9f0124-e792-49d1-a9ca-1ae34d39abff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f56cce-37e2-4849-a33f-1dcecd84a668
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,092,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,090,716 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHONE PRODUCTIONS

Further Information

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