--- title: "Provision of A Family Christmas Theatre Production at Derby's Guildhall Theatre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80a9c52d-d9d2-4f9c-a16e-bbef806d48ce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80a9c52d-d9d2-4f9c-a16e-bbef806d48ce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80a9c52d-d9d2-4f9c-a16e-bbef806d48ce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80a9c52d-d9d2-4f9c-a16e-bbef806d48ce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-08-24" --- # Provision of A Family Christmas Theatre Production at Derby's Guildhall Theatre Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80a9c52d-d9d2-4f9c-a16e-bbef806d48ce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80a9c52d-d9d2-4f9c-a16e-bbef806d48ce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80a9c52d-d9d2-4f9c-a16e-bbef806d48ce.json) ## Summary Derby City Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "Provision of A Family Christmas Theatre Production at Derby's Guildhall Theatre," focusing on artistic services within the entertainment industry. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with the contract expected to commence on 2nd January 2019 and run until 1st January 2020, with a potential extension of up to three years. The tender period will close on 30th November 2018, and interested suppliers must express their interest and obtain documentation by 12th October 2018. This opportunity presents a significant chance for arts and entertainment companies, especially those that specialise in family productions or children's theatre, to grow their business by collaborating with Derby LIVE. The successful bidder will engage in a well-established annual event with a proven audience and revenue potential, encouraging creativity and innovation in production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the open procurement method used for this tender. ## 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. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 15:00 on 12 October 2018. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on 15 October 2018. Please go to the Councils e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system,. Additional information: Please go to the Councils e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system,. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6602576e-29ab-490b-8670-c043b4572be1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 1 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £99,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92312000 - Artistic services ## Release History - 24 Aug 2018 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6602576e-29ab-490b-8670-c043b4572be1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6602576e-29ab-490b-8670-c043b4572be1 24th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org link to e-procurement portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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