Tender

For the Provision of Pantomime Performances at the Century Theatre

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 16:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of pantomime performances at the Century Theatre, an opportunity classified under the entertainment services industry category (CPV: 92300000). This procurement process is in the tender stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure (below threshold). The estimated contract value is £150,000. The bidding process ends on 11 March 2025 at 14:00 GMT, with the contract anticipated to commence on 31 March 2025 and run through to 30 March 2027, with a possibility of three annual extensions based on performance and business requirements. Locations for these performances are across England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in entertainment services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are specifically encouraged to apply. The initial two-year contract, with potential extensions, offers a steady business opportunity. Companies with experience in delivering large-scale public entertainment events and managing performances across multiple locations will find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities, promising substantial engagement and revenue over an extended period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For the Provision of Pantomime Performances at the Century Theatre

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council ("the Council") is undertaking this procurement for the provision of Pantomime Performances at the Century Theatre across the Country, as described in Document 2: The Specification and in accordance with the applicable elements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) ("The 2015 Regulations") This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is available to all organisations who may be interested in providing the Services (who are referred to from this point as "Bidders") The initial contract period is 2 years; the contract is estimated to commence March 2025 and expires in February 2027. Although the contract expiry is February 2027, no activities are expected to take place once invoicing has been completed at the conclusion of the pantomime in 2026. There will be an option to extend the contract for 3 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is five years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-593b2318-ce74-4c04-a1d0-1563dd23f4b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a7b7af2-051a-49ed-ba87-e6654e62d3aa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

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