Planning

Festive Pantomime Maesteg Town Hall & The Met, Abertillery 2025/26

AWEN CULTURAL TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Awen Cultural Trust, located at Bryngarw House, Bridgend, is in the planning phase for a public procurement process centred around the production of a festive pantomime for the 2025-2026 season. This tender seeks experienced theatre companies to perform high-quality productions at The Met Theatre in Abertillery and Maesteg Town Hall in Bridgend, South Wales. The procurement category is services, specifically artistic and literary creation, and interpretation services. The contract initially spans one year, with an option for a two-year extension. Maesteg Town Hall, which is reopening post-renovation in November 2024, and The Met Theatre—both significant cultural hubs—will host these performances. Registration and additional details are available on the Sell2Wales website, with planning endorsed by Awen’s commitment to inclusion, sustainability, and the Welsh language.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for theatre companies specialising in family-oriented, live production. Businesses with experience in producing engaging, inclusive, and high-quality entertainment will find this tender particularly lucrative, given the potential multi-year engagement. Companies proficient in artistic services, theatrical production, and related performance entertainment can leverage this contract to grow their presence in South Wales and must be prepared to enhance audience reach and maintain high customer satisfaction. The participation of diverse and inclusive businesses is emphasised, aligning with Awen Cultural Trust's values, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to expand within the cultural and artistic sectors.

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Notice Title

Festive Pantomime Maesteg Town Hall & The Met, Abertillery 2025/26

Notice Description

Awen Cultural Trust is seeking tenders from experienced, professional theatre companies to produce and present a high quality, family pantomime at The Met Theatre, Abertillery and/or Maesteg Town Hall, Bridgend in South Wales.The contract is being offered for an initial period of one year with the option of extending for a further two years. The first performances required will be for the 2025-2026 festive season.Awen is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, sustainability and the Welsh language. Increasing access to the pantomime experience, in addition to developing audience numbers, increasing financial yield and maintaining customer satisfaction levels will be important considerations.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=145611.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-145611
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145611
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

92312000 - Artistic services

92312100 - Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services

92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services

92312240 - Services provided by entertainers

92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AWEN CULTURAL TRUST
Contact Name
Ceri Evans
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF32 8UU
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Garw Valley
Westminster Constituency
Rhondda and Ogmore

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