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title: "Provision of Pantomime for the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre"
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buyer: "ARMAGH CITY BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Pantomime for the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre

Buyer: ARMAGH CITY BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039728

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## Summary

The Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Pantomime for The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre. This opportunity was for the delivery of pantomime productions for the theatre for the years 2023 to 2025. The contract has been awarded to GBL Productions Limited, with a contract value of £91,229.20. The main procurement category was services in the entertainment industry. The tender was in the stage of award, and the contract was signed on March 8, 2023.

This tender from the Council presents a lucrative opportunity for companies in the theatrical production and entertainment services sector to engage in a significant cultural project. Businesses experienced in delivering high-quality pantomime productions would be well-suited to compete. The awards criteria included aspects related to production quality, budget, and contract price, indicating the importance of meeting these standards in the bidding process. The opportunity was open for foreign suppliers, with a total of 3 bids received and competitive interest from SMEs in the market. The successful company, GBL Productions Limited, secured the contract and can now contribute to the vibrant arts scene in Armagh.

## Notice

This specification has been developed by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council in order to procure a suitably qualified and competent company to deliver pantomime productions for The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, Armagh, for 2023 / 2024 /2025 (subject to successful annual review). The Market Place is Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council's flagship arts centre and annually presents a 3-week run of a pantomime to both school and public audiences in the month of December. The pantomime is a key part of the theatre's programme and plays to over 13,000 people each year. The venue is looking for an experienced, highly professional partner company to produce and present its 2023, 2024 and 2025 pantomimes (2024 and 2025 subject to satisfactory annual review).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This specification has been developed by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council in order to procure a suitably qualified and competent company to deliver pantomime productions for The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, Armagh, for 2023 / 2024 /2025 (subject to successful annual review). The Market Place is Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council's flagship arts centre and annually presents a 3-week run of a pantomime to both school and public audiences in the month of December. The pantomime is a key part of the theatre's programme and plays to over 13,000 people each year. The venue is looking for an experienced, highly professional partner company to produce and present its 2023, 2024 and 2025 pantomimes (2024 and 2025 subject to satisfactory annual review).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006806-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,229 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARMAGH CITY BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CRAIGAVON |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT64 1AL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Electoral ward | Craigavon Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Upper Bann |
| Delivery location | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GBL PRODUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312100 - Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services
- 92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2023 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006806-2023
- 13 Jan 2023 at 10:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001056-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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