Award

Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 May 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has concluded an award for the procurement process titled "Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre", under the services category specifically tailored for entertainment services. The contract was awarded to Durham Musical Theatre Company with a commencement date of 1st April 2025 and completion by 30th April 2025. This direct procurement process was carried out without competition, and the total contract value amounts to £46,479 GBP. The location of the service delivery is specified in the Durham region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement is classified as below threshold according to the legal basis stated in UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This procurement tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in entertainment and performing arts to engage with sub-central government authorities like Durham County Council. While the competitive element was absent in this instance, companies in similar industries can find growth by tailoring their offerings to meet the needs of civic establishments. Especially beneficial to SMEs, such collaborations could enhance visibility and lead to recurring business opportunities. It is advised that such enterprises remain informed about future tenders to maximize potential growth avenues within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre

Notice Description

Payment to Durham Musical Theatre Company for Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre Show (The Producers)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051834
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023056-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,479 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zoe.embleton@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DURHAM MUSICAL THEATRE

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