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title: "Tender for Pantomime Performances at the Guildhall Arts Centre - South Kesteven District Council"
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# Tender for Pantomime Performances at the Guildhall Arts Centre - South Kesteven District Council

Buyer: SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e972ad8-c55d-42af-b4ae-f9dd6705015d

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## Summary

South Kesteven District Council has completed the tender process for co-producing annual pantomime performances at the Guildhall Arts Centre. This open procedure, classified under entertainment services, aims to enhance cultural experiences within the region of England, United Kingdom. The awarded contract is valued at £324,000 and is held by Polka Dot Pantomimes, a large-scale supplier. The contract period is set between 8th January 2025 and 7th January 2029, with the award finalised on 27th November 2024, following the tender period which closed on 1st November 2024.

This contract presents substantial business opportunities, especially for larger companies with expertise in producing high-quality entertainment performances. Polka Dot Pantomimes, as the chosen supplier, underscores the demand for experienced and scale-capable producers in the entertainment sector. Engaging in such contracts can significantly elevate a business's profile and expand its portfolio within the public arts and cultural domain.

## Notice

The Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply of services in respect of collaborating with an experienced producer of pantomimes to co-produce their annual pantomime at Guildhall Arts Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de2d100-280a-4c44-82c1-c8ca78ce75c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2025 - 7 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £324,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £324,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRANTHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG31 6PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | South Kesteven |
| Electoral ward | Grantham St Wulfram's |
| Westminster constituency | Grantham and Bourne |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLKA DOT PANTOMIMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 29 May 2025 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de2d100-280a-4c44-82c1-c8ca78ce75c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de2d100-280a-4c44-82c1-c8ca78ce75c6
  29th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ff609a78-b180-ef11-8130-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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