---
title: "Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05183b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-20"
---

# Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05183b

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## Summary

Durham County Council has conducted a direct award procurement process for services under the title "Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre." This process, completed as of 20 May 2025, involves the engagement of Strictly Theatre Company to provide unique artistic performances at the Durham Gala Theatre, specifically related to a show featuring Giovanni. Situated in Durham, United Kingdom (Region: UKC14), the council is classified as a public authority under sub-central government. The procurement method utilised was direct and below threshold, permitting the award without competition due to the nature of the artistic work involved. This contract has a total value of £40,658.05 gross and was officially signed on 1 April 2025, covering a performance period throughout April 2025.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in entertainment services, particularly those involved with artistic performances or providing services to arts venues. Companies that craft unique art pieces or performances, such as small to medium enterprises (SME), might find themselves particularly suited to compete in similar future procurements, especially when unique offerings are required. The role of Strictly Theatre Company as the supplier highlights potential for growth in niche performance sectors, illustrating openings for businesses looking to enter or expand their presence in the creative arts industry.

## Notice

Payment to Strictly Theatre Company for Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre Show (Giovanni). Please note this is a Direct Award permitted under PA23 due to it being a public contract which concerns the creation or acquisition of a unique work of art or artistic performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023067-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,881 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRICTLY THEATRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 09:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023067-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023067-2025
  20th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durhamcommercialservices.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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