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title: "For the Provision of Pantomime Performances at the Century Theatre"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-09"
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# For the Provision of Pantomime Performances at the Century Theatre

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffdde539-3776-4f40-a5a7-f53e73e72d62

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council recently completed the award stage of the procurement process titled "For the Provision of Pantomime Performances at the Century Theatre." This procurement falls under the Entertainment services category (CPV code 92300000) and is based in England, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded through an open procedure with the tender period ending on 5th April 2025. The contract, valued at £150,000, began on 8th April 2025 and will run until 8th April 2027. The award was made to Five Star Theatre Ltd, which was the sole bidder, and the award notice was published on 9th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the entertainment and performing arts sectors, particularly those specialising in theatre productions. It highlights the opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with local government contracts, potentially leading to stable, long-term partnerships and increased visibility within the public sector. Given the focus on entertainment services, businesses with expertise in staging, production design, and performance delivery are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements.

## Notice

Award for the supply of pantomime performances to the Century Theatre. Award was based on an Invitation to tender which only resulted in one bidder which was the incumbent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57ff8d96-7b52-4b2f-ae9e-cf0281dc14ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIVE STAR THEATRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57ff8d96-7b52-4b2f-ae9e-cf0281dc14ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57ff8d96-7b52-4b2f-ae9e-cf0281dc14ef
  9th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9c38991d-14ee-ef11-8134-005056b64545
  Advert

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- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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