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Tunbridge Wells - Annual Pantomime Production

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Nov 2024 at 14:26

Award Notice
Tender

30 Jul 2024 at 15:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the annual pantomime production for the Assembly Hall Theatre, classified under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry. The process was managed through an open procedure, starting from the tender release on 30th July 2024, with key milestones including the Expression of Interest Deadline on 27th August 2024 and the final submission deadline on 3rd September 2024. The awarded contract, spanning from 31st January 2025 to 30th January 2026, includes potential annual extensions and was based on a detailed evaluation conducted in September 2024. The council selected Little Wolf Entertainment Ltd, an SME, for this concession contract, facilitating a series of family-friendly productions throughout December into early January at Tunbridge Wells, England.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for experienced production companies, especially those classified as SMEs and VCSEs, to gain visibility and establish a significant presence in the cultural sector. By collaborating with the Assembly Hall Theatre Creative Team, businesses can showcase their creative and production capabilities, further enhancing their portfolio with a high-profile project. The contract's flexible extension terms provide a stable, multi-year potential engagement for the successful bidder, aligning well with companies looking to expand their market footprint in the recreational and cultural services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tunbridge Wells - Annual Pantomime Production

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council ("the Council") is looking for an experienced production company to aid the production of our annual pantomime. The successful bidder will be required to work alongside our Assembly Hall Theatre Creative Team to create a family friendly production that runs throughout December into the beginning of January. This contract will commence on January 2025 with the first production will need to be delivered in December 2025. The Council intends to appoint the successful tenderer for an initial 12 month term, with the option of up to 5 annual extensions subject to commercial terms being met as outlined below in the tender specification. This contract is a concession. Tenderers must register and express their interest via the Kent Business Portal to view the documents and respond to this tender. (Registration is free) Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement: Tender release: Tuesday 30th July 2024 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Tuesday 27th August 2024 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Tuesday 3rd September 2024 Evaluation: w/c Monday 9th September 2024 Interviews: w/c Monday 16th September 2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6525521b-6adc-495d-a453-41ab0f32bccc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70fd703d-885e-4d8c-94c5-528e5a22e592
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
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
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE WOLF ENTERTAINMENT

Further Information

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