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SOL - The Core Theatre Pantomime

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2024 at 14:10

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20 Sep 2023 at 08:59

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18 May 2023 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL has awarded a contract for the production and delivery of pantomimes at The Core Theatre. The procurement process, initiated through a tender, focused on theatrical producer entertainment services. The contract, which is currently in the award stage, involves Little Wolf Entertainment Ltd as the awarded supplier. Key dates include the contract signing on 20th September 2023 and a contract duration of 1080 days.

This tender for producing pantomimes at The Core Theatre presents an opportunity for businesses in the entertainment services industry. Competing businesses, particularly those offering theatrical producer entertainment services, may find this tender suitable for business growth. The negotiated procurement method without prior publication aimed to secure a unique work of art or artistic performance, resulting in opportunities for suppliers with niche expertise and capacity related to pantomime production.

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Notice Title

SOL - The Core Theatre Pantomime

Notice Description

The production and delivery of pantomimes delivered in the Solihull Borough.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The production and delivery of pantomimes delivered in the Solihull Borough.

Procurement Information

SMBC has undertaken a negotiated procedure without prior publication to award the contract to the incumbent supplier, Little Wolf Entertainment Ltd. This procurement has been conducted pursuant to Regulation 32 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 - Negotiated procedure without prior publication (2b): - where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons:- (i)the aim of the procurement is the creation or acquisition of a unique work of art or artistic performance. The market was assessed and found no suitable frameworks available and due to the current venue size, capacity and the niche nature of the contract requirements, a competitive procedure will not secure value for money for the contracting authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cd79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010612-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,104,335 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 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
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jennifer Wan
Contact Email
jennifer.wan@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1217046141

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands, TLG32 Solihull

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE WOLF ENTERTAINMENT

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