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TC046 - Bolton Albert Halls Pantomime

BOLTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 12:29

Tender

01 Oct 2024 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract entails Bolton Council, a regional or local authority located in Bolton, UK, focusing on the entertainment industry with a CPV classification under "Recreational, cultural and sporting services." The tender, titled "TC046 - Bolton Albert Halls Pantomime," is a provision project for annual pantomime shows scheduled from 2026 to 2029, with potential extensions for 2030 and 2031. Having reached the award stage of the procurement process, Shone Productions Ltd has been actively assigned the contract with significant quality, social value, and price criteria considered during the evaluation. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, indicating competitive accessibility. Contract signing occurred on 22nd April 2025, amounting to £1,092,000, and the bid opening concluded on 31st October 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for those in the entertainment and production sectors, particularly for entities capable of delivering high-quality family productions. Bolton Council’s successful history in professional pantomime and strong local reputation can be leveraged by businesses with expertise in cultural and entertainment services. Ideal candidates for this opportunity would be SMEs in the entertainment industry that can align with Bolton’s established goals of enhancing family-oriented theatrical productions and local school programmes. Participation may stimulate local engagement and nurture broader community relationships, positioning companies well for future cultural projects and developments with Bolton Council.

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Notice Title

TC046 - Bolton Albert Halls Pantomime

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of The Albert Halls Pantomime for 2026, 2027, 2028 & 2029 with the option for a further two (2) x twelve (12) month periods for the 2030 and 2031 Pantomimes respectively.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is for the provision of The Albert Halls Pantomime for 2026, 2027, 2028 & 2029 with the option for a further two (2) x twelve (12) month periods for the 2030 and 2031 Pantomimes respectively.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a48f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050537-2025
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

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,092,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,092,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Faye Butterfield
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1204331638

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHONE PRODUCTIONS

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