Planning

Pantomime

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

30 May 2018 at 10:17

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wirral Borough Council is planning a procurement process for an annual pantomime production, specifically for the upcoming title "Aladdin". This contract, which falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category, has a total budget of £1,500,000 and is aimed at enhancing family-oriented performances throughout Merseyside and the North West. The contract period spans from 1 May 2018 to 30 April 2021, with a procurement notice published on 30 May 2018. The project seeks a collaboration with a proficient production company to create high-quality performances aimed at family audiences, particularly through school engagements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the theatre and performing arts sector, particularly those that specialise in producing pantomimes and family entertainment. Companies that are skilled in production design, stage management, and community engagement will find this a suitable venture, especially those with experience in working with local councils. As the production is expected to maintain a strong focus on quality and value for money, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative and budget-friendly solutions may have a competitive advantage in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pantomime

Notice Description

The Floral Pavilion has been successfully presenting professional pantomime for 47 years and has firmly established a reputation all over Merseyside and the North West for traditional family productions. A key element of the theatre's programming is for the development of a family audience with regular matinee performances throughout the year. The theatre is building good relationships with schools in the area and as such has seen the number of schools performances nearly doubling in the last three years. We aim to produce a show that is unique to our venue and draws on collaborative skills to achieve the highest quality and value for money for our audiences. Theatre seeks an experienced production company to work with to produce an annual pantomime for the next three years 2018-2020. For 2018/19 the chosen pantomime has already been confirmed as Aladdin and is on sale as of December 2017

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e665c86-89aa-4f3c-85bc-a1c8bcfa2f0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be669f2-3335-4548-9660-8975714867c9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 151 6662000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AL
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Further Information

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