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Tender for Pantomime Performances at the Guildhall Arts Centre - South Kesteven District Council

SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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29 May 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

South Kesteven District Council has completed the tender process for co-producing annual pantomime performances at the Guildhall Arts Centre. This open procedure, classified under entertainment services, aims to enhance cultural experiences within the region of England, United Kingdom. The awarded contract is valued at £324,000 and is held by Polka Dot Pantomimes, a large-scale supplier. The contract period is set between 8th January 2025 and 7th January 2029, with the award finalised on 27th November 2024, following the tender period which closed on 1st November 2024.

This contract presents substantial business opportunities, especially for larger companies with expertise in producing high-quality entertainment performances. Polka Dot Pantomimes, as the chosen supplier, underscores the demand for experienced and scale-capable producers in the entertainment sector. Engaging in such contracts can significantly elevate a business's profile and expand its portfolio within the public arts and cultural domain.

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Notice Title

Tender for Pantomime Performances at the Guildhall Arts Centre - South Kesteven District Council

Notice Description

The Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply of services in respect of collaborating with an experienced producer of pantomimes to co-produce their annual pantomime at Guildhall Arts Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e972ad8-c55d-42af-b4ae-f9dd6705015d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de2d100-280a-4c44-82c1-c8ca78ce75c6
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£324,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£324,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2025 - 7 Jan 2029 4-5 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
SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6PZ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
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
South Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Grantham St Wulfram's
Westminster Constituency
Grantham and Bourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLKA DOT PANTOMIMES

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