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title: "Pantomime"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-03-13"
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# Pantomime

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d523b41-e629-4794-a933-bf3da9631689

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## Summary

The Wirral Borough Council is seeking an experienced production company to deliver an annual pantomime for three years, covering the period from 2018 to 2021. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender titled "Pantomime." This opportunity falls under the Recreational, cultural and sporting services industry category and is located in the North West of England. The tender period concludes on 12 April 2018, and the total contract value is estimated at £1,500,000. The chosen pantomime for 2018/19 has already been confirmed as Aladdin.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the theatre production sector, particularly those specialising in family-oriented performances. Companies with a strong portfolio in producing high-quality pantomime shows and a track record of engaging with school audiences would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, fostering local partnerships and enhancing community ties through cultural programming.

## Notice

The Floral Pavilion has been successfully presenting professional pantomime for 47 years and has firmly established a reputation all over Merseyside and the North West for traditional family productions. A key element of the theatre's programming is for the development of a family audience with regular matinee performances throughout the year. The theatre is building good relationships with schools in the area and as such has seen the number of schools performances nearly doubling in the last three years. We aim to produce a show that is unique to our venue and draws on collaborative skills to achieve the highest quality and value for money for our audiences. Theatre seeks an experienced production company to work with to produce an annual pantomime for the next three years 2018-2020. For 2018/19 the chosen pantomime has already been confirmed as Aladdin and is on sale as of December 2017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec4c1ad-b04b-47fc-99c0-14f78e16dff4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 May 2018 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRKENHEAD |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH41 5AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere |
| Westminster constituency | Birkenhead |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2018 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec4c1ad-b04b-47fc-99c0-14f78e16dff4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec4c1ad-b04b-47fc-99c0-14f78e16dff4
  13th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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