---
title: "Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Empire Theatre Shows"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060649"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-15"
---

# Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Empire Theatre Shows

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060649

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for "Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Empire Theatre Shows," in the entertainment services industry. The procurement, situated in the UKC14 region of the United Kingdom, is categorised as a public authority activity within the sub-central government sector. The contract has been directly awarded due to the nature of the procurement, which entails acquiring unique artistic performances, as permitted under UK legislation (PA23). The procurement process was completed without competition as part of a "Below threshold - without competition" procurement method. Key dates include the contract's start and end dates, from 1st December to 31st December 2025, with the contract being signed on 1st October 2025.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in entertainment services, particularly those capable of delivering unique artistic performances like freelance performers or artists for theatre shows. The opportunity, acquired by Entertainment Unlimited, highlights growth possibilities for small to medium enterprises within the entertainment sector. Companies that excel in unique performance arts and have the ability to deliver bespoke entertainment services would find themselves well suited to such procurement opportunities, fostering expansion and recognition within public sector contracts.

## Notice

Payment to Entertainment Unlimited for Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Empire 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/003337-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,971 |

## 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 | ENTERTAINMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 09:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003337-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003337-2026
  15th 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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