--- title: "Pantomime Production Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8bcc96a-6d20-4405-ba5d-76d1d87c724c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8bcc96a-6d20-4405-ba5d-76d1d87c724c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8bcc96a-6d20-4405-ba5d-76d1d87c724c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8bcc96a-6d20-4405-ba5d-76d1d87c724c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-27" --- # Pantomime Production Services Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8bcc96a-6d20-4405-ba5d-76d1d87c724c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8bcc96a-6d20-4405-ba5d-76d1d87c724c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8bcc96a-6d20-4405-ba5d-76d1d87c724c.json) ## Summary Reading Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for Pantomime Production Services with a total value of £3,000,000. This procurement process is classified under the "Entertainment services" industry category and is taking place at The Hexagon in Berkshire, UK. Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest by 27th October 2021 at 23:59 GMT to gain access to the full documentation. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd November 2021 and will extend until 21st November 2025, ensuring the selected concessionaire has access for multiple pantomime performances during this timeframe. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the entertainment and production sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). With the concession granting access to a prominent venue for approximately 40 days across multiple years, companies specialising in theatrical productions, set design, and event management would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this process, successful suppliers can build their portfolio and establish a long-term relationship with a key local authority. ## Notice Reading Borough Council are completing a Concessions ITT exercise for the provision of Pantomime Production Services. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of this website by selecting the 'View Details' button for the project. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 27th October 2021 @ 23:59 GMT. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal. Additional information: The concessionaire will have access to The Hexagon (Queens Walk, Berkshire, Reading, Reading RG1 7UA) for approximately 4 weekends per annum over the full period of the concession. The period from Saturday 3 December 2022 to Sunday 1 January 2023 remains reserved for Pantomime. A similar date window will be available for 2022/23 and 2023/24 pending discussion and agreement following the production in 2024/25 and 2025/26. This means that through the concession, the concessionaire will receive approximately 40 days of access to the Hexagon. When submitting your bid for this concession, you should ensure that your offer is sufficient to account for the market value of this access. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39b8b66e-9c20-42fc-a378-eaae0ba32b7b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92300000 - Entertainment services ## Release History - 27 Sep 2021 at 17:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39b8b66e-9c20-42fc-a378-eaae0ba32b7b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39b8b66e-9c20-42fc-a378-eaae0ba32b7b 27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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