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Floral Pavilion annual pantomime

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 May 2025 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Floral Pavilion annual pantomime, organised by Wirral Borough Council, has reached the award stage. This contract, valued at £1,200,000 GBP, was signed on 28th April 2025. It falls under the services category with the CPV classification of theatrical producer entertainment services and event services, aimed at delivering cultural entertainment within the UKD74 region. The procurement method utilised was limited, involving an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to its concession contract nature. Wirral Borough Council, a regional authority situated in Birkenhead, is overseeing this process.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in theatrical production and event services, particularly SMEs, which reportedly accounted for four out of the five bids received. Companies that thrive on delivering high-quality cultural and social value offerings at competitive prices are well-suited for such contracts, fostering business growth by aligning with public entertainment ventures. Engaging with local authorities like Wirral Borough Council can enhance visibility and establish longstanding relationships within the regional entertainment industry, paving the way for future collaborations. UK Productions, identified as the successful supplier, showcases the potential for SMEs to secure significant contracts in niche entertainment sectors.

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Notice Title

Floral Pavilion annual pantomime

Notice Description

Floral Pavilion annual pantomime

Procurement Information

Concession contract so no prior publication of a OJEU notice was required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050cfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019044-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months 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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Rebecca Boulger
Contact Email
rebeccaboulger@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK PRODUCTIONS

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