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Award

10 Jun 2025 at 11:17

Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a partner to collaboratively manage, produce, direct, and deliver pantomime productions for Rotherham Theatre, as part of their artistic vision. This tender falls under the category of services and involves library, archives, museums, and other cultural services. The contract has a value of £1,035,000, with the initial contract period starting from 1st March 2025 and ending on 29th February 2028, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. Located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire (region UKE31), this open procurement procedure is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Interested parties should note the tender submission deadline is set for 9th January 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the entertainment and cultural services industry, particularly those experienced in theatrical production, to expand their portfolios and collaborate on high-profile artistic projects. SMEs and companies with expertise in managing entertainment services would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the quality and social value criteria involved in the award process. The income contract, based on ticket sales, allows for innovative financial planning and project execution, promising mutual growth and significant visibility for participating suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Pantomime

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a Partner to work collaboratively with to manage, produce, direct and deliver Pantomime Productions including offering advice and assistance and to support the Council deliver its artistic vision. The contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year. This is an income contract, based on ticket sales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

he Council is seeking a Partner to work collaboratively with to manage, produce, direct and deliver Pantomime Productions including offering advice and assistance and to support the Council deliver its artistic vision. The contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year. This is an income contract, based on ticket sales.

Options: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031195-2025
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

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,035,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,035,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,035,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Blue Genie Entertainment Ltd

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