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Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 May 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has conducted a direct award procurement process for services under the title "Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre." This process, completed as of 20 May 2025, involves the engagement of Strictly Theatre Company to provide unique artistic performances at the Durham Gala Theatre, specifically related to a show featuring Giovanni. Situated in Durham, United Kingdom (Region: UKC14), the council is classified as a public authority under sub-central government. The procurement method utilised was direct and below threshold, permitting the award without competition due to the nature of the artistic work involved. This contract has a total value of £40,658.05 gross and was officially signed on 1 April 2025, covering a performance period throughout April 2025.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in entertainment services, particularly those involved with artistic performances or providing services to arts venues. Companies that craft unique art pieces or performances, such as small to medium enterprises (SME), might find themselves particularly suited to compete in similar future procurements, especially when unique offerings are required. The role of Strictly Theatre Company as the supplier highlights potential for growth in niche performance sectors, illustrating openings for businesses looking to enter or expand their presence in the creative arts industry.

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Notice Title

Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre

Notice Description

Payment to Strictly Theatre Company for Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre Show (Giovanni). Please note this is a Direct Award permitted under PA23 due to it being a public contract which concerns the creation or acquisition of a unique work of art or artistic performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05183b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023067-2025
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
£33,881 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

STRICTLY THEATRE

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