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title: "Seasonal Entertainment at Medina Theatre on the Isle of Wight"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ad00"
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# Seasonal Entertainment at Medina Theatre on the Isle of Wight

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ad00

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Seasonal Entertainment services at Medina Theatre, located in Newport, Isle of Wight. This procurement process, following an open procedure, was initiated to deliver annual pantomime performances. This cultural project spans a contracted period from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029, with the possibility of extending for an additional two years. The total contract value is £420,000, with Made to Measure Productions Ltd selected as the supplier. The procurement was centered on the entertainment services industry, catering to the specific requirements of the Isle of Wight region (UKJ34).

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the entertainment and cultural services sector, particularly those specializing in live theatrical productions. Companies with expertise in producing engaging seasonal shows, such as pantomimes, will find this an attractive proposition. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), fostering competitive bidding. Businesses that excel in performance art, stage production, and community engagement through entertainment will be well-suited to compete for future opportunities in similar public procurement projects.

## Notice

The Authority invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the provision of Seasonal Entertainment at Medina Theatre, Newport, Isle of Wight. Medina Theatre is a community facility located in Newport, Isle of Wight. It is managed by the Authority's staff at Medina Leisure Centre, Newport, Isle of Wight. The theatre provides a facility for both community hires and in-house events. It has an auditorium seating up to 430 patrons (including 6 wheelchair spaces) and a separate licensed bar. The requirement is for a supplier to provide the annual Pantomime. This consists of between 10 and 14 performances between 18th December and 3rd January (dependant on the Isle of Wight's Christmas school holiday period). For full details of the specification requirements can be found in the Specification Document. The contract period is 2 January 2026 until 2 January 2029 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the sole discretion of the Authority.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053358-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MADE TO MEASURE PRODUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 12:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053358-2026
- 15 Apr 2026 at 16:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034424-2026
- 10 Oct 2025 at 14:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064281-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053358-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034424-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064281-2025
  10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  Tenders should be submitted via the ProContract portal https://procontract.due-north.com Search for DN774709

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iow.gov.uk
- http://www.madetomeasureproductions.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=61c7ce3c-e1a5-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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