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title: "TC046 The Provision of the Christmas Pantomime"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOLTON COUNCIL"
published: "2019-07-17"
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# TC046 The Provision of the Christmas Pantomime

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e719724-5624-4a2f-b56a-04dc08822fc9

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns Bolton Council, which has awarded a contract titled "TC046 The Provision of the Christmas Pantomime". This initiative falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry category and is located in Bolton, England. The tender process commenced with an open procedure, which included a tender period that concluded on 1st May 2019. The contract, valued at approximately £627,194, has been active since 16th July 2019, with a duration set from 22nd July 2019 to 21st July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the creative and performing arts sector, particularly those specialising in theatrical productions, event management, and family entertainment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with a proven track record of delivering high-quality pantomime performances and strong community engagement, given the emphasis on family-oriented productions that foster relationships with local schools.

## Notice

The Authority has successfully presented professional pantomime in its Albert Hall theatre for many years and has a firmly established reputation in Bolton and the surrounding area for high quality, good value family productions. The pantomime has been a key element of the theatre's programming and has helped to develop its broader family audience. The theatre has built good relationships with schools in the local area and the schools' performances for the pantomime are particularly well attended.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e67cef9-dd4f-4fc2-9c23-cfded93dfadc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2019 - 21 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £627,193 |
| 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 | POLKA DOT PANTOMIMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2019 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e67cef9-dd4f-4fc2-9c23-cfded93dfadc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e67cef9-dd4f-4fc2-9c23-cfded93dfadc
  17th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=711c52d7-0a52-e911-80f3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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