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NSDC1434 Pantomime Performances at the Palace Theatre Newark

NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 07:26

Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 15:51

Planning

03 Jun 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by Newark And Sherwood District Council focuses on the provision of pantomime performances at the Palace Theatre Newark, an esteemed local venue with a seating capacity of 638 patrons per show. This procurement, titled "NSDC1434 Pantomime Performances at the Palace Theatre Newark," falls under the services category and is situated in Newark, Nottinghamshire. The procurement process, which is now at the award stage, followed an open, competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include a contract period starting on 1st August 2026 and ending on 31st March 2029, with an optional renewal subject to supplier performance. The awarded contract is valued at a gross amount of £1,080,000, with JORDAN PRODUCTIONS LIMITED as the successful supplier, ensuring the delivery and expansion of the theatre's pantomime offerings.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for a well-suited and experienced pantomime production company to secure a substantial role in the arts and entertainment sector. Businesses specialising in artistic performances, especially those equipped to handle large-scale audience engagements, stand to benefit greatly from this contract. Companies with a focus on delivering high-quality entertainment services can leverage this opportunity to enhance their reputation, secure recurrent business through performance renewals, and increase their visibility in the competitive field of arts management and production. The contract allows for growth given its potential extension and offers SMEs an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities through a rigorous yet rewarding procurement process.

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Notice Title

NSDC1434 Pantomime Performances at the Palace Theatre Newark

Notice Description

The Palace Theatre Newark is a receiving house, located in Newark, Nottinghamshire. It is an historic and beloved local institution, with a capacity of 638 patrons per performance. Annually, it runs a Pantomime season of at least 40 performances over the December period. In 2024, over 22,700 patrons attended from both within, and beyond the Newark and Sherwood District. NSDC sought tenders for a single provider to continue delivering and growing its Pantomime offer, in conjunction with an experienced Pantomime Production Company.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022087-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

92320000 - Arts-facility operation services

92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWARK
Postcode
NG24 1BY
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JORDAN PRODUCTIONS

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