Tender

Pantomime Production Services

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Sep 2021 at 17:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for Pantomime Production Services with a total value of £3,000,000. This procurement process is classified under the "Entertainment services" industry category and is taking place at The Hexagon in Berkshire, UK. Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest by 27th October 2021 at 23:59 GMT to gain access to the full documentation. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd November 2021 and will extend until 21st November 2025, ensuring the selected concessionaire has access for multiple pantomime performances during this timeframe.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the entertainment and production sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). With the concession granting access to a prominent venue for approximately 40 days across multiple years, companies specialising in theatrical productions, set design, and event management would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this process, successful suppliers can build their portfolio and establish a long-term relationship with a key local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pantomime Production Services

Notice Description

Reading Borough Council are completing a Concessions ITT exercise for the provision of Pantomime Production Services. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of this website by selecting the 'View Details' button for the project. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 27th October 2021 @ 23:59 GMT. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal. Additional information: The concessionaire will have access to The Hexagon (Queens Walk, Berkshire, Reading, Reading RG1 7UA) for approximately 4 weekends per annum over the full period of the concession. The period from Saturday 3 December 2022 to Sunday 1 January 2023 remains reserved for Pantomime. A similar date window will be available for 2022/23 and 2023/24 pending discussion and agreement following the production in 2024/25 and 2025/26. This means that through the concession, the concessionaire will receive approximately 40 days of access to the Hexagon. When submitting your bid for this concession, you should ensure that your offer is sufficient to account for the market value of this access. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39b8b66e-9c20-42fc-a378-eaae0ba32b7b
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 (above 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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2025 4-5 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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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