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Seasonal Entertainment at Medina Theatre on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 13:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Apr 2026 at 17:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 15:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Seasonal Entertainment services at Medina Theatre, located in Newport, Isle of Wight. This procurement process, following an open procedure, was initiated to deliver annual pantomime performances. This cultural project spans a contracted period from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029, with the possibility of extending for an additional two years. The total contract value is £420,000, with Made to Measure Productions Ltd selected as the supplier. The procurement was centered on the entertainment services industry, catering to the specific requirements of the Isle of Wight region (UKJ34).

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the entertainment and cultural services sector, particularly those specializing in live theatrical productions. Companies with expertise in producing engaging seasonal shows, such as pantomimes, will find this an attractive proposition. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), fostering competitive bidding. Businesses that excel in performance art, stage production, and community engagement through entertainment will be well-suited to compete for future opportunities in similar public procurement projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Seasonal Entertainment at Medina Theatre on the Isle of Wight

Notice Description

The Authority invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the provision of Seasonal Entertainment at Medina Theatre, Newport, Isle of Wight. Medina Theatre is a community facility located in Newport, Isle of Wight. It is managed by the Authority's staff at Medina Leisure Centre, Newport, Isle of Wight. The theatre provides a facility for both community hires and in-house events. It has an auditorium seating up to 430 patrons (including 6 wheelchair spaces) and a separate licensed bar. The requirement is for a supplier to provide the annual Pantomime. This consists of between 10 and 14 performances between 18th December and 3rd January (dependant on the Isle of Wight's Christmas school holiday period). For full details of the specification requirements can be found in the Specification Document. The contract period is 2 January 2026 until 2 January 2029 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053358-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Isle of Wight Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MADE TO MEASURE PRODUCTIONS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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