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Pantomime

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Jun 2025 at 11:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for pantomime productions through an open procedure under the classification of entertainment services and cultural services. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has reached the award stage, with Blue Genie Entertainment Ltd selected as the supplier. This contract, with an estimated value of £1,035,000, will span from May 14, 2025, to February 28, 2029, covering locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the UK. The tender period concluded on January 9, 2025, with the contract commencing on March 1, 2025, reinforcing the conclusion of the procurement timeline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in entertainment services, especially those capable of delivering high-quality pantomime productions. Given the focus on collaboration to achieve the Council's artistic vision, businesses with expertise in artistic management and production will find this contract attractive. The opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), providing a platform for growth in cultural and entertainment sectors across diverse geographic locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pantomime

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a Partner to work collaboratively with to manage, produce, direct and deliver Pantomime Productions including offering advice and assistance and to support the Council deliver its artistic vision. This is an income contract, based on estimated ticket revenue. Additional information: Duration

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df67f19c-e669-4688-aad4-08d0d7828d37
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92300000 - Entertainment services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,035,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
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
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE GENIE ENTERTAINMENT

Further Information

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