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Hartlepool Pantomime

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council initiated a tender to deliver a pantomime at Hartlepool Town Hall, under the title "Hartlepool Pantomime". The procurement falls within the artistic services industry category, with the contract awarded to A J Productions. The process has reached the award stage, and the contract was signed on 25 July 2025. The contract period began on 1 August 2025 and will continue until 31 May 2026, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and budget considerations. The procurement method was described as "Below threshold - unknown". The services will be provided in Hartlepool, located in the UKC11 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in theatrical and artistic services, particularly those with capabilities in organising and delivering theatrical productions. It is an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises in the arts sector to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio by collaborating with a local authority. Companies with experience in handling similar public events could leverage this contract to build a relationship with the Hartlepool Borough Council and potentially access future opportunities given the possibility of contract renewal. The contract presents a strategic chance to strengthen one’s footprint in the North East England market.

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Notice Title

Hartlepool Pantomime

Notice Description

Provide a tender submission to deliver a pantomime in Hartlepool Town Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a52d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060990-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A J PRODUCTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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