Award

For the Provision of Pantomime Performances at the Century Theatre

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Apr 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council recently completed the award stage of the procurement process titled "For the Provision of Pantomime Performances at the Century Theatre." This procurement falls under the Entertainment services category (CPV code 92300000) and is based in England, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded through an open procedure with the tender period ending on 5th April 2025. The contract, valued at £150,000, began on 8th April 2025 and will run until 8th April 2027. The award was made to Five Star Theatre Ltd, which was the sole bidder, and the award notice was published on 9th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the entertainment and performing arts sectors, particularly those specialising in theatre productions. It highlights the opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with local government contracts, potentially leading to stable, long-term partnerships and increased visibility within the public sector. Given the focus on entertainment services, businesses with expertise in staging, production design, and performance delivery are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

For the Provision of Pantomime Performances at the Century Theatre

Notice Description

Award for the supply of pantomime performances to the Century Theatre. Award was based on an Invitation to tender which only resulted in one bidder which was the incumbent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffdde539-3776-4f40-a5a7-f53e73e72d62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57ff8d96-7b52-4b2f-ae9e-cf0281dc14ef
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2027 2-3 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIVE STAR THEATRE

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