---
title: "Appointment of Producer for Seasonal Pantomime"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000747812"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE LEISURE TRUST"
published: "2024-04-18"
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# Appointment of Producer for Seasonal Pantomime

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE LEISURE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000747812

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Leisure Trust has concluded the procurement process by awarding a contract for the "Appointment of Producer for Seasonal Pantomime" to Imagine Theatre. The contract, valued at £550,000.00 GBP, was signed on 8th March 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the services category. The procurement was initiated in Kilmarnock, UK, and the key deadline for the award was set on 9th February 2024.

This tender offers an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises involved in the recreation, culture, and religious industries to compete for contracts to produce seasonal pantomimes. Businesses capable of staging performances, managing rehearsals, and coordinating promotional activities at a Big Top venue in Kilmarnock would be well-suited to tender for this contract. Interested firms are encouraged to engage with East Ayrshire Leisure Trust for future procurement opportunities in the recreation sector.

## Notice

East Ayrshire Leisure Trust require to appoint a professional organisation to produce the seasonal Pantomime.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Ayrshire Leisure Trust require to appoint a professional organisation to produce the seasonal pantomime. The Trust's aim is to further improve the reputation and standard of the pantomime to meet increasing customer demand. The Service Provider shall be responsible for staging the seasonal pantomime at a Big Top venue located in Kilmarnock (it should be noted that the usual venue for pantomimes will be closed for refurbishment for seasons 2024, 2025 and 2026). The required service shall be inclusive of all performances, all rehearsals, promotional activities as agreed with the Theatre Management and the provision of necessary staff as detailed in the tender documents.

Renewal: 2 additional Pantomime Seasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503372 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Late 2026 for the 2027/28 pantomime season (or late 2027 or 2028 dependent on extension options) |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £550,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE LEISURE TRUST |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA1 3BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMAGINE THEATRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503372
- 8 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494517

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494517&idx=10
  29th January 2024 - Method Statement B Proforma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494517&idx=9
  29th January 2024 - Method Statement A Proforma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494517&idx=8
  29th January 2024 - Palace 2020 LXV8.1 pdf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494517&idx=7
  29th January 2024 - Audio Equipment info (Palace)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494517&idx=6
  18th December 2023 - Updated Form of eTender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494517&idx=1
  8th December 2023 - Main ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494517&idx=2
  8th December 2023 - Business Probity-Declarations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494517&idx=3
  8th December 2023 - Experience-References
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494517&idx=4
  8th December 2023 - Insurance Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC494517&idx=5
  8th December 2023 - Form of eTender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494517
  Appointment of Producer for Seasonal Pantomime - East Ayrshire Leisure Trust require to appoint a professional organisation to produce the seasonal Pantomime.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503372
  Appointment of Producer for Seasonal Pantomime - East Ayrshire Leisure Trust require to appoint a professional organisation to produce the seasonal Pantomime.

## Notice URLs

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