--- title: "For the Provision of Pantomime Performances at the Century Theatre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-593b2318-ce74-4c04-a1d0-1563dd23f4b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-593b2318-ce74-4c04-a1d0-1563dd23f4b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-593b2318-ce74-4c04-a1d0-1563dd23f4b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-593b2318-ce74-4c04-a1d0-1563dd23f4b0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-18" --- # For the Provision of Pantomime Performances at the Century Theatre Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-593b2318-ce74-4c04-a1d0-1563dd23f4b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-593b2318-ce74-4c04-a1d0-1563dd23f4b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-593b2318-ce74-4c04-a1d0-1563dd23f4b0.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of pantomime performances at the Century Theatre, an opportunity classified under the entertainment services industry category (CPV: 92300000). This procurement process is in the tender stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure (below threshold). The estimated contract value is £150,000. The bidding process ends on 11 March 2025 at 14:00 GMT, with the contract anticipated to commence on 31 March 2025 and run through to 30 March 2027, with a possibility of three annual extensions based on performance and business requirements. Locations for these performances are across England, United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in entertainment services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are specifically encouraged to apply. The initial two-year contract, with potential extensions, offers a steady business opportunity. Companies with experience in delivering large-scale public entertainment events and managing performances across multiple locations will find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities, promising substantial engagement and revenue over an extended period. ## Notice Leicestershire County Council ("the Council") is undertaking this procurement for the provision of Pantomime Performances at the Century Theatre across the Country, as described in Document 2: The Specification and in accordance with the applicable elements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) ("The 2015 Regulations") This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is available to all organisations who may be interested in providing the Services (who are referred to from this point as "Bidders") The initial contract period is 2 years; the contract is estimated to commence March 2025 and expires in February 2027. Although the contract expiry is February 2027, no activities are expected to take place once invoicing has been completed at the conclusion of the pantomime in 2026. There will be an option to extend the contract for 3 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is five years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a7b7af2-051a-49ed-ba87-e6654e62d3aa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE3 8RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92300000 - Entertainment services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2025 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a7b7af2-051a-49ed-ba87-e6654e62d3aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a7b7af2-051a-49ed-ba87-e6654e62d3aa 18th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9c38991d-14ee-ef11-8134-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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