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title: "TC046 - Bolton Albert Halls Pantomime"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOLTON COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-21"
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# TC046 - Bolton Albert Halls Pantomime

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d9f0124-e792-49d1-a9ca-1ae34d39abff

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "TC046 - Bolton Albert Halls Pantomime" contract has been awarded, with Bolton Council acting as the buying organisation. The procurement falls under the industry category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services, and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract is set to commence on 1 July 2025 and will run until the end of 2029, with options to extend into 2030 and 2031. The tender process, initiated through an open procedure, concluded, and a contract award was made to SHONE PRODUCTIONS LIMITED on 22 April 2025. The entire procurement process was completed promptly, with relevant documentation published by 21 August 2025. Key dates included the initial tender end date on 31 October 2024.

This procurement opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in theatrical productions and event management services, particularly within the cultural and recreational sectors. The contract's extension options provide an opportunity for long-term engagement and business growth. SMEs and VCSEs were considered suitable, suggesting that smaller firms and social enterprises have competitive advantages in this domain. Companies capable of delivering high-quality family entertainment productions would benefit from participating in similar opportunities, enhancing their experience and reputation within the local community and beyond.

## Notice

This tender is for the provision of The Albert Halls Pantomime for 2026, 2027, 2028 & 2029 with the option for a further two (2) x twelve (12) month periods for the 2030 and 2031 Pantomimes respectively. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 1 July 2025 and continue until the close of the 2029 pantomime on such date as agreed in writing between the Authority and the Provider ("Agreement Period"). There is the option to extend for a further two (2) x twelve (12) month periods for the 2030 pantomime (first extension) and 2031 pantomime (second extension).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f56cce-37e2-4849-a33f-1dcecd84a668 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,092,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,090,716 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHONE PRODUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f56cce-37e2-4849-a33f-1dcecd84a668
- 1 Oct 2024 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80d95383-1bcd-4c62-90c7-23f6c4e4539d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f56cce-37e2-4849-a33f-1dcecd84a668
  21st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80d95383-1bcd-4c62-90c7-23f6c4e4539d
  1st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3ef1e7ba-ed7f-ef11-8130-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Contract Finder Advert
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3ef1e7ba-ed7f-ef11-8130-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bolton.gov.uk/

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