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title: "Christmas Pantomime King Georges Hall"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04add8"
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published: "2024-10-18"
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# Christmas Pantomime King Georges Hall

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04add8

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## Summary

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is inviting tenders for the Christmas Pantomime at King George's Hall under an open procedure. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically artistic services (CPV code 92312000), and is intended to co-produce the annual pantomime for the next four years. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with submissions due by 25 November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract will begin on 13 January 2025 and encompasses an initial period of two years with the possibility of two one-year extensions. This opportunity is located in the UKD41 region and targets a project that can significantly impact local engagement with the arts, particularly among disadvantaged youth.

This tender presents a favourable opportunity for businesses involved in artistic production, choreography, costuming, and event management to forge a long-term partnership with a reputable regional authority. Suitable candidates would be experienced contractors with a strong track record in producing high-quality, modern theatrical performances and understanding the social value of arts in community engagement. With criteria assessing cost, quality, and social value, this procurement offers a platform for businesses to contribute to cultural enrichment and potentially expand their portfolio by being part of a well-established event catering to a young and diverse audience.

## Notice

King George's Hall has successfully presented a professional Christmas pantomime for generations and has a well-established reputation for delivering a high quality, modern production with a plethora of current pop songs, exceptional choreography and spectacular costumes. Blackburn with Darwen has low levels of engagement in the arts, a high proportion of the population is under 19 years of age. King George's Hall envisages the pantomime is a gateway to theatre for many disadvantaged young people within the borough.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified contractors to establish a contract to work with the Authority for the next four years to co-produce the annual pantomime in King Georges Hall Blackburn. The tender will be issued under an ITT issued by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council via the Chest e- Tendering Portal.

Renewal: The Contract is a two Year Period with the option to extend for further periods of one year up to a maximum of two years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033806-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033806-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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