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title: "Live Programming and Theatrical Performance Services Tender"
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# Live Programming and Theatrical Performance Services Tender

Buyer: HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc28

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Historic Royal Palaces, a public authority responsible for the care and presentation of several significant U.K. palaces. The tender is titled "Live Programming and Theatrical Performance Services Tender." It falls under the artistic and theatrical entertainment services categories, including CPV codes 92312000 and 92312100. The opportunity is to provide live interpretation and theatrical performances at various historic sites. The tender stage is ongoing, with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire deadline set for 12 August 2026, and tender documents being accessible to successful PSQ applicants. The tender process will be managed through HRP’s e-tendering platform, Delta e-Sourcing. The framework agreement is anticipated to commence in April 2027 and has a term of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years.

This tender offers robust business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in live performance and theatre production. The contract seeks organisations capable of offering creative solutions suited to historic venues, with an emphasis on inclusivity and audience participation. It represents a significant market opportunity valued at up to £4.2 million, suitable for SMEs with the capability to scale operations and deliver multiple productions. The procurement method is competitive with a flexible procedure, allowing for a framework agreement involving mini-competitions. It is ideal for businesses with strengths in artistic services and has the potential to offer sustained engagement over the framework period. Businesses must register on the Delta platform to participate, providing an accessible entry for new entrants into the public sector market.

## Notice

Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is a registered charity, responsible for the care, conservation, and presentation of HM Tower of London (TOL), Hampton Court Palace (HCP), Kensington Palace State Apartments, (KP) the Banqueting House at Whitehall (BH), Kew Palace (KEW) and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, (HCG) the official residence of HM The King in Northern Ireland and residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. We love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shape us all, and we're bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them. We want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories we share. HRP is a charity for everyone. We are committed to preserving and sharing the stories of our six magnificent palaces and making them accessible to all. Through partnerships, innovation, and storytelling, we strive to break down barriers, inspire curiosity and stir the spirit in people of all ages and backgrounds. HRP is an independent charity, receiving no government funding and derives its income principally from admissions, retail, licensing, commercial events, sponsorship and support from donors and members. We will be running a tender process with the intention of establishing a Framework Agreement and appointing a maximum of four organisations for the provision Live Interpretation and Theatrical Performance Services. We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced organisations. HRP's requirements: The services in this tender include the following: *Short (9 - 18 days) and long (30+) productions of site-specific live interpretation and/ or theatrical performance inspired by our sites and stories in a variety of styles *Short (9 - 18 days) productions of live interpretation and/ or theatrical performances based on fun, broad and family-friendly themes, in a variety of styles. which may be inclusive of other art forms (e.g. music/ musical/ dance) We would like to work with organisations that: *embrace a participatory approach *understand that our audiences are not necessarily theatre-goers or have an understanding of theatre and theatre behaviour/etiquette *understand the limitations as well as the wonderful possibilities of our historic spaces as performance spaces *have the expertise and openness to embrace a range of styles appropriate for our varied audiences and environments *prioritise and embed inclusive practice in all their work both during production and when programmes are on the floor *have the ability to scale-up when required, which may include running multiple productions at once. Exclusion criteria: Tenders from agencies and consortiums will not be considered, and will not be eligible for contract award. Subcontracting is however permitted, with the prior agreement of HRP. Please note that this tender is for Live Costumed Interpretation, and not language interpretation services. Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ): All PSQs must be received by HRP by 12 August 2026 12:00 noon. Tender documents: The tender process will be run through HRP's e tendering system, Delta e-Sourcing. Tender documents will be made available on Delta to those suppliers who are successful at the PSQ stage. Anticipated agreement start date: April 2027 Framework period: 3 years with the option to extend for an additional two years (1 + 1). HRP reserves the right not to award an agreement and are at liberty to amend / refine the process and the evaluation criteria. In addition, HRP reserves the right to negotiate with short-listed tenderers or the preferred suppliers. Suppliers will need to register on Delta in order to participate in the tender process, and can register here https://www.delta-esourcing.com/register/ If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing Delta, please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk. Call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066901-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES |
| Locality | EAST MOLESEY |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT8 9AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Hampton |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312000 - Artistic services
- 92312100 - Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services
- 92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services
- 92312240 - Services provided by entertainers
- 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 14:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066901-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066901-2026
  15th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/register/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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