Tender

Seasonal Entertainment at Medina Theatre on the Isle of Wight

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council is inviting bids for the provision of seasonal entertainment services at the Medina Theatre in Newport, Isle of Wight. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions invited under an open procedure. The tender seeks suppliers for the annual pantomime event, spanning between 10 to 14 performances from 18th December 2025 to 3rd January 2026, with the possibility of a two-year extension beyond the initial contract from 2nd January 2026 to 2nd January 2029. The theatre, which is a community asset managed by the Isle of Wight Council's Medina Leisure Centre, has an auditorium seating capacity of 430, including wheelchair spaces. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 10th November 2025, with an enquiry period concluding on 3rd November 2025. The industry category for this procurement is entertainment services, requiring expertise in staging productions and providing related services at the regional level in the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in theatrical productions and events, as well as entities with capabilities in large-scale entertainment management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria that accommodate smaller firms. Businesses with experience in community engagement and offering robust promotional activities can leverage this tender to expand their services on the Isle of Wight. Additionally, the open procurement method provides a transparent and competitive environment for companies looking to grow their portfolio in the entertainment sector. The contract, valued at approximately £250,000 excluding VAT, presents substantial growth potential for businesses adept at delivering high-quality entertainment services that meet public sector expectations. Opportunity for business growth is amplified by the potential two-year contract extension, secure continuity for companies establishing a strategic foothold in the local cultural events sector.

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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.

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/064281-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 2 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vanessa Squibb
Contact Email
vanessa.squibb@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01983821000

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

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