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Provision of Pantomime for the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre

ARMAGH CITY BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

08 Mar 2023 at 16:23

Tender

13 Jan 2023 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Pantomime for The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre. This opportunity was for the delivery of pantomime productions for the theatre for the years 2023 to 2025. The contract has been awarded to GBL Productions Limited, with a contract value of £91,229.20. The main procurement category was services in the entertainment industry. The tender was in the stage of award, and the contract was signed on March 8, 2023.

This tender from the Council presents a lucrative opportunity for companies in the theatrical production and entertainment services sector to engage in a significant cultural project. Businesses experienced in delivering high-quality pantomime productions would be well-suited to compete. The awards criteria included aspects related to production quality, budget, and contract price, indicating the importance of meeting these standards in the bidding process. The opportunity was open for foreign suppliers, with a total of 3 bids received and competitive interest from SMEs in the market. The successful company, GBL Productions Limited, secured the contract and can now contribute to the vibrant arts scene in Armagh.

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Notice Title

Provision of Pantomime for the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre

Notice Description

This specification has been developed by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council in order to procure a suitably qualified and competent company to deliver pantomime productions for The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, Armagh, for 2023 / 2024 /2025 (subject to successful annual review). The Market Place is Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council's flagship arts centre and annually presents a 3-week run of a pantomime to both school and public audiences in the month of December. The pantomime is a key part of the theatre's programme and plays to over 13,000 people each year. The venue is looking for an experienced, highly professional partner company to produce and present its 2023, 2024 and 2025 pantomimes (2024 and 2025 subject to satisfactory annual review).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This specification has been developed by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council in order to procure a suitably qualified and competent company to deliver pantomime productions for The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, Armagh, for 2023 / 2024 /2025 (subject to successful annual review). The Market Place is Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council's flagship arts centre and annually presents a 3-week run of a pantomime to both school and public audiences in the month of December. The pantomime is a key part of the theatre's programme and plays to over 13,000 people each year. The venue is looking for an experienced, highly professional partner company to produce and present its 2023, 2024 and 2025 pantomimes (2024 and 2025 subject to satisfactory annual review).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039728
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006806-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92312100 - Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services

92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,229 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMAGH CITY BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
procurementarmaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
Contact Email
procurement@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GBL PRODUCTIONS

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