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title: "TD1379-For the provision of A Family Christmas Theatre Production at Derby's Guildhall Theatre"
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# TD1379-For the provision of A Family Christmas Theatre Production at Derby's Guildhall Theatre

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-522b66cb-1d17-4e99-ad5e-790e6002e035

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## Summary

Derby City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Family Christmas Theatre Production at Derby's Guildhall Theatre. The contract, valued at £99,000, is for artistic and literary creation services, and the initial period commences on 2 January 2019 and concludes on 1 January 2020, with the possibility of extending for up to two additional years. The tender was completed on 15 October 2018, and Derby is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the arts and entertainment sector, particularly those specialising in theatre production and children's performances. Companies that have experience with live performances and engaging family audiences would be well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature, contributing to the ongoing success of Derby's entertainment calendar and potentially expanding their market presence.

## Notice

Derby LIVE has produced or co-produced Christmas Family Theatre productions, with a particular focus on children in the 4 - 9 age range, at the Guildhall Theatre since 2007. This Christmas production now attracts an audience of over 5,500 with box office gross takings in excess of PS50K. Our shows have been well received by both audiences and press alike and the Derby LIVE Guildhall Theatre Family Christmas production is now embedded as a major fixture in Derby's entertainment calendar. The Guildhall Christmas Family Theatre production has been a great success story, and we believe there is the opportunity for continued growth. Derby LIVE is looking for a producer who is eager to work with us to continue to develop our Guildhall Christmas Family Theatre production. The initial contract period is one year; the contract is estimated to commence 2 January 2019 and expire 1 January 2020. There will be an option to extend the contract for two years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is three years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/244b5c0e-8757-4600-9d2d-9b768450ae02 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 1 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BABBLING VAGABONDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2019 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/244b5c0e-8757-4600-9d2d-9b768450ae02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/244b5c0e-8757-4600-9d2d-9b768450ae02
  15th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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