Award

Seasonal Entertainment at Medina Theatre on the Isle of Wight

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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Award

15 Apr 2026 at 16:21

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council has successfully awarded the contract for providing seasonal entertainment at the Medina Theatre, Newport, Isle of Wight. The contract has been awarded to MADE TO MEASURE PRODUCTIONS LTD, beginning on 1st May 2026 and running until 30th April 2029, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. This open tender invited registration of interest through a structured process, and resulted in a single bid at the final stage. The business opportunity falls under the entertainment services category and is valued at £300,000 with a gross amount of £360,000. This award signifies completion of the procurement process initiated on 10th October 2025, focusing on providing annual pantomimes during the festive period, specifically from 18th December to 3rd January. The theatre is a 430-seat community facility managed by the Isle of Wight Council.

This opportunity opens avenues for businesses specialising in entertainment services or production, particularly those skilled in staging pantomimes and related seasonal shows. Suitable contenders would be businesses adept in handling productions for community theatres, particularly those capable of managing large-scale events and meeting technical specifications. SMEs with expertise in creative entertainment and production, alongside promotional activities, can leverage this tender to expand their portfolio within a sub-central government framework. The contract awards a substantial financial opportunity, and successful tenderers can enhance visibility, broaden their client base, and align with the Isle of Wight's unique community leisure needs.

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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. (This has been delayed and so is likely to be from 01/05/26 - 30/04/29 with the 12m+12m options)

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034424-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
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

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