---
title: "Provision of a Christmas Pantomime at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0514cd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# Provision of a Christmas Pantomime at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot

Buyer: SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0514cd

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## Summary

South Oxfordshire District Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of a Christmas pantomime at the Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, was initiated under the legal framework set by the UK Public General Acts 2023/54. The procurement falls into the services industry category, specifically dance and performance entertainment services, with the award being finalised on 7th August 2025. The contract spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st January 2028, with potential extensions through 2029, based on performance and mutual agreement. Located in the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom, the council sought a supplier capable of delivering a high-quality performance with widespread audience appeal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the entertainment and theatre production sectors to demonstrate their capabilities and grow their market presence by engaging in long-term contracts with public authorities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in live performance and audience engagement, such as Polka Dot Pantomimes Limited, have shown suitability for such contracts, having secured this tender through showcasing their expertise in the industry. By partnering with local councils, businesses can expand their services and enhance their reputation through consistent public exposure at a flagship venue like the Cornerstone Arts Centre.

## Notice

South Oxfordshire District Council is looking for a professional company to produce and deliver a high quality annual Christmas pantomime with wide audience appeal at it's flagship venue, Cornerstone Arts Centre. The contract for provision will be for three years (2025-2027) with an option to extend for an additional year at a time for 2028 and 2029, subject to performance and mutual agreement

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Due to the unknown impact and outcome of the Local Government Re-organization (LGR) announced in December 2024, we are unable to commit at this time to more than a three-year contract. However, depending on the success of the pantomime and the outcome of the LGR the Council would discuss extending the contract for a further year in September 2028 and a further year in September 2029. After this time the contract, due to its value would be subject to a further procurement and tender process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046909-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £840,224 |
| Lots value | £840,224 |
| Awards value | £232,000 |
| Contracts value | £232,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Abingdon Abbey Northcourt |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLKA DOT PANTOMIMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 12:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046909-2025
- 14 Jul 2025 at 07:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039453-2025
- 15 May 2025 at 14:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021863-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046909-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039453-2025
  14th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021863-2025
  15th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4095

## Notice URLs

- http://polkadotpantomimes.co.uk
- https://sebp.due-north.com/
- https://sebp.due-north.com/Searchforopportunities,selectSouthOxfordshireDistrictCouncilunderOrganisationsandchoosethistenderfromthelistprovided.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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