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title: "NSDC1434 Pantomime Performances at the Palace Theatre Newark"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052b47"
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buyer: "NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# NSDC1434 Pantomime Performances at the Palace Theatre Newark

Buyer: NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052b47

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## Summary

The public procurement process undertaken by Newark And Sherwood District Council focuses on the provision of pantomime performances at the Palace Theatre Newark, an esteemed local venue with a seating capacity of 638 patrons per show. This procurement, titled "NSDC1434 Pantomime Performances at the Palace Theatre Newark," falls under the services category and is situated in Newark, Nottinghamshire. The procurement process, which is now at the award stage, followed an open, competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include a contract period starting on 1st August 2026 and ending on 31st March 2029, with an optional renewal subject to supplier performance. The awarded contract is valued at a gross amount of £1,080,000, with JORDAN PRODUCTIONS LIMITED as the successful supplier, ensuring the delivery and expansion of the theatre's pantomime offerings.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for a well-suited and experienced pantomime production company to secure a substantial role in the arts and entertainment sector. Businesses specialising in artistic performances, especially those equipped to handle large-scale audience engagements, stand to benefit greatly from this contract. Companies with a focus on delivering high-quality entertainment services can leverage this opportunity to enhance their reputation, secure recurrent business through performance renewals, and increase their visibility in the competitive field of arts management and production. The contract allows for growth given its potential extension and offers SMEs an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities through a rigorous yet rewarding procurement process.

## Notice

The Palace Theatre Newark is a receiving house, located in Newark, Nottinghamshire. It is an historic and beloved local institution, with a capacity of 638 patrons per performance. Annually, it runs a Pantomime season of at least 40 performances over the December period. In 2024, over 22,700 patrons attended from both within, and beyond the Newark and Sherwood District. NSDC sought tenders for a single provider to continue delivering and growing its Pantomime offer, in conjunction with an experienced Pantomime Production Company.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022087-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | WELLAND PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | NEWARK |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG24 1BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Melton |
| Electoral ward | Melton Warwick |
| Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston |
| Delivery location | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
- 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services
- 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 07:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022087-2026
- 19 Sep 2025 at 15:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058259-2025
- 3 Jun 2025 at 09:24 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029401-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022087-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058259-2025
  19th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029401-2025
  3rd June 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  Homepage of the ProContract portal

## Notice URLs

- http://jordanproductionsltd.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c4aa3add-6d95-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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