Award

Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Jan 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for the supply of freelance performers or artists for the Durham Gala Theatre. The contract was directly awarded to Janet Plater Management Ltd under legal provisions allowing procurement for unique artistic performances. This procurement falls under the category of entertainment services and represents a direct award without competition due to the specific nature of the artistic work required. The contract, worth £36,000 gross, was signed on 1st October 2025 and covers performances from 1st November to 31st December 2025. The location for the delivery of services is specified as Durham, United Kingdom, within the UKC14 region. This contracting process is governed by the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the entertainment industry, particularly those specialising in unique artistic performances or freelance talent management. As this contract was awarded without competition, similar businesses should consider exploring procurement opportunities that may include direct awards for specialised services. Companies such as Janet Plater Management Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in Newcastle upon Tyne, may find growth by leveraging their niche expertise or engaging in collaborations with local government bodies for future projects. Businesses with capabilities in managing or supplying entertainment services are especially well-suited to respond to similar procurement needs in the locale.

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Notice Title

Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre

Notice Description

Payment to Janet Planter Management for Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre Shows. Please note this is a Direct Award permitted under PA23 due to it being a public contract which concerns the creation or acquisition of a unique work of art or artistic performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fed8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000085-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zoe.embleton@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JANET PLATER MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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