Tender

Provision of a Seasonal Pantomime

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 11:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for the provision of a seasonal pantomime at Brindley Theatre, Runcorn. This open tender, under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, seeks a qualified production company to collaborate on annual performances from 2026 to 2029. The process has been classified under the entertainment services category, inviting expressions of interest before the submission deadline on 3rd February 2026. Job completion at the Brindley Theatre, a renowned venue in Cheshire, is aimed for by March 2029, with opportunities for renewal up to March 2032. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 27th January 2026, by which all questions must be submitted via the Chest e-tendering portal.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for companies in the entertainment production industry, particularly those with experience in theatre and live performance. The fixed annual budget of £65,000 focuses on delivering value and quality, presenting a lucrative prospect for small, medium, and voluntary community social enterprises. As Halton Borough Council values traditional, family-oriented performances, businesses that excel in creating high-quality, engaging pantomimes will find this project aligns well with their capabilities, further enhancing their reputation by associating with a well-regarded community venue known for its excellence in the arts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Seasonal Pantomime

Notice Description

Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced production company to work with the Council to produce an annual Pantomime over the next three years 2026-2029 at the Brindley Theatre, Runcorn. The Brindley Theatre is Halton's 21-year-old, purpose-built theatre situated in Runcorn, Cheshire. The building is fully accessible and includes a 424-seat proscenium arch theatre (less up to 13 seats for sound desk positions), wheelchair access, 119 flexible Studio space, Library, Education Room, Bar and Cafe. All public parking is provided free of charge. The Brindley Theatre is a previous winner of the National Lottery Best Arts Project in the UK and also holds a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. The annual schedule is balanced between a mixed programme of professional work across all the art forms and community, commercial hires and classes. The current season can be viewed online at www.thebrindley.org.uk. Tickets for all Theatre and Studio events can be purchased in person, by telephone or online. The Brindley Theatre has been successfully presenting professional Pantomime for 21 years and has firmly established a reputation for traditional family productions. We aim to produce a show that is unique to our venue and draws on collaborative skills to achieve the highest quality and value for money for our audiences. The Council has fixed the price of this provision to PS65,000 per annum. To view the full specification and access the RFQ documentation and requirements, please register your interest in this opportunity via The Chest e-tendering portal: www.the-chest.org.uk. Search for Project ID: DN799333 All questions must be submitted via the Chest messaging facility only. Telephone enquiries will not be answered during the live tender process. Closing date for questions: 27th January 2026 at 4pm Closing date for Submissions: 3rd February 2026 at 2pm

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 x 12 month extensions: 1ST EXTENSION: 1ST APRIL 2029 TO 31ST MARCH 2030 2ND EXTENSION: 1ST APRIL 2030 TO 31ST MARCH 2031 3RD EXTENSION: 1ST APRIL 2031 TO 31ST MARCH 2032

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fff4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000608-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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