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title: "TC046 - Bolton Albert Halls Pantomime"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a48f"
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# TC046 - Bolton Albert Halls Pantomime

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a48f

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## Summary

The public procurement contract entails Bolton Council, a regional or local authority located in Bolton, UK, focusing on the entertainment industry with a CPV classification under "Recreational, cultural and sporting services." The tender, titled "TC046 - Bolton Albert Halls Pantomime," is a provision project for annual pantomime shows scheduled from 2026 to 2029, with potential extensions for 2030 and 2031. Having reached the award stage of the procurement process, Shone Productions Ltd has been actively assigned the contract with significant quality, social value, and price criteria considered during the evaluation. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, indicating competitive accessibility. Contract signing occurred on 22nd April 2025, amounting to £1,092,000, and the bid opening concluded on 31st October 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for those in the entertainment and production sectors, particularly for entities capable of delivering high-quality family productions. Bolton Council’s successful history in professional pantomime and strong local reputation can be leveraged by businesses with expertise in cultural and entertainment services. Ideal candidates for this opportunity would be SMEs in the entertainment industry that can align with Bolton’s established goals of enhancing family-oriented theatrical productions and local school programmes. Participation may stimulate local engagement and nurture broader community relationships, positioning companies well for future cultural projects and developments with Bolton Council.

## Notice

This tender is for the provision of The Albert Halls Pantomime for 2026, 2027, 2028 & 2029 with the option for a further two (2) x twelve (12) month periods for the 2030 and 2031 Pantomimes respectively.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is for the provision of The Albert Halls Pantomime for 2026, 2027, 2028 & 2029 with the option for a further two (2) x twelve (12) month periods for the 2030 and 2031 Pantomimes respectively.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050537-2025 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,092,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,092,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050537-2025
- 1 Oct 2024 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031347-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bolton.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

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