--- title: "Open Air Theatre Summer Shows Entertainment Proposals 2020/2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-54ad62f5-3b7b-40fa-a67a-35062d7b6255" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54ad62f5-3b7b-40fa-a67a-35062d7b6255" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54ad62f5-3b7b-40fa-a67a-35062d7b6255.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54ad62f5-3b7b-40fa-a67a-35062d7b6255.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCARBOROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-12-19" --- # Open Air Theatre Summer Shows Entertainment Proposals 2020/2021 Buyer: SCARBOROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54ad62f5-3b7b-40fa-a67a-35062d7b6255 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54ad62f5-3b7b-40fa-a67a-35062d7b6255) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54ad62f5-3b7b-40fa-a67a-35062d7b6255.json) ## Summary The Scarborough Borough Council is inviting proposals for the Open Air Theatre Summer Shows Entertainment for the 2020/2021 season. This tender, classified under entertainment services (CPV code 92300000), is currently in the Tender stage and is set to close on 22 January 2020. The shows will take place in Scarborough (postal code YO12 6PF) and will be free to enter for the public. Successful bidders will be responsible for entertainment that meets family-oriented criteria, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere during the summer holidays, with a total budget of £40,000 allocated for this initiative. This procurement opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in entertainment, particularly those with expertise in organising family-friendly shows, performance arts, and stage management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the council is seeking innovative proposals that can creatively engage audiences. Businesses must be prepared for flexibility regarding show dates and should possess the necessary production and marketing capabilities to deliver a successful series of summer events. ## Notice Summer Shows In order to enhance and increase the usage of venue outside of the main shows the Council has arranged free entertainment on 10-12 selected days during the main school summer holidays. These are free to enter shows and no charges can be made by the company for any supplementary entertainment. Running Times The shows - which usually are held on Monday and Thursdays take place between the hours of 13:00-16:00 with additional entertainment taking place between 12:00-13:00 (for example Punch & Judy show, Jugglers, Costume Characters mingling with the crowd. Requirements * The shows must be family orientated and should include elements of comedy, song and dance. * The Council will permit full use the main stage and some of the backstage building (which must be left in the condition it was given). * Access to backstage will also need to be controlled by the successful bidder to ensure that only performers and production persons and not parents or other adults are permitted backstage. * The successful bidder must provide all sound equipment and front of house position and be responsible for all production and marketing material connected with the shows. * The successful bidder will be required to be flexible around show dates as major concerts will take priority. * Cancellation of any show due to weather must be agreed with the Venue Manager or their representative. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7665d22-97a1-4e68-a58b-fc8b13a9ebe7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Mar 2020 - 1 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCARBOROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SCARBOROUGH | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO11 2HG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire | | Local authority | North Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Scarborough and Whitby | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92300000 - Entertainment services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2019 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7665d22-97a1-4e68-a58b-fc8b13a9ebe7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7665d22-97a1-4e68-a58b-fc8b13a9ebe7 19th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.scarborough.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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