---
title: "Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fed8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-02"
---

# Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fed8

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for the supply of freelance performers or artists for the Durham Gala Theatre. The contract was directly awarded to Janet Plater Management Ltd under legal provisions allowing procurement for unique artistic performances. This procurement falls under the category of entertainment services and represents a direct award without competition due to the specific nature of the artistic work required. The contract, worth £36,000 gross, was signed on 1st October 2025 and covers performances from 1st November to 31st December 2025. The location for the delivery of services is specified as Durham, United Kingdom, within the UKC14 region. This contracting process is governed by the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the entertainment industry, particularly those specialising in unique artistic performances or freelance talent management. As this contract was awarded without competition, similar businesses should consider exploring procurement opportunities that may include direct awards for specialised services. Companies such as Janet Plater Management Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in Newcastle upon Tyne, may find growth by leveraging their niche expertise or engaging in collaborations with local government bodies for future projects. Businesses with capabilities in managing or supplying entertainment services are especially well-suited to respond to similar procurement needs in the locale.

## Notice

Payment to Janet Planter Management for Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre Shows. 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/000085-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | JANET PLATER MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2026 at 16:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000085-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000085-2026
  2nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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