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Festive Pantomime Maesteg Town Hall & The Met, Abertillery 2026/27

Awen Cultural Trust

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15 Jan 2026 at 08:39

S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Awen Cultural Trust has initiated a public procurement process seeking tenders for the production of a high-quality family pantomime for the 2026/27 festive season. The performances will take place at The Met Theatre, Abertillery, and Maesteg Town Hall, Bridgend, South Wales, with both venues offering significant cultural value to the communities. The planning stage is currently underway as of January 2026, with the procurement focusing on the services industry, particularly artistic and literary creation and interpretation services. Awen Cultural Trust, located at Stable Offices, Bryngarw House in Bridgend, is dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and the Welsh language through this initiative.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for experienced professional theatre companies specializing in artistic services. The successful bidder will have the chance to work in prominent South Wales venues, attracting a broad audience and enhancing their portfolio in the cultural sector. The contract is initially for one year, with the possibility of a two-year extension, offering stability and potential growth. Companies with a strong track record in theatrical production and a commitment to community engagement and audience development would be well-suited to compete in this process. The emphasis on increasing access, audience numbers, and financial yield offers additional avenues for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Festive Pantomime Maesteg Town Hall & The Met, Abertillery 2026/27

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 2026-2027 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=160359.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-160359
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160359
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
15 Jan 20267 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Awen Cultural Trust
Additional Buyers

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF32 8UU
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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