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Floral Pavilion annual pantomime

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 May 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Floral Pavilion annual pantomime" was led by Wirral Borough Council, based in Birkenhead, England. This process falls under the entertainment services category, identified by the CPV code 92300000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender status marked as complete on 6th May 2025. Key dates included the tender period ending on 24th January 2025, and the contract running from 1st May 2025 to 31st March 2028. The total contract value is GBP 1,200,000, with UK Productions Ltd being awarded the contract as the supplier. The award status is active as of 28th April 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for those within the entertainment industry to engage with public sector events and productions. Although UK Productions Ltd, identified as an SME, has been awarded the contract, businesses capable of delivering high-quality entertainment services could consider similar opportunities to expand their operations and client base. Given the scale and nature of this project, companies specialising in large organised events with resources to meet the demands of a long-term contract would be particularly well-suited to compete in future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Floral Pavilion annual pantomime

Notice Description

Floral Pavilion annual pantomime

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d38f58a-3610-434a-93aa-2913e6e07a3c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK PRODUCTIONS

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