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Published 6 Jan 2026, 11:44 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of a Seasonal Pantomime

Official notice

Authority: Halton Borough Council (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdLight touch regimeSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92) Delivery: North West (UKD71)
Published estimate£390,000≈ £138k / year · £468,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 3 Feb 2026awarded 20 May 2026
Awarded to NEW PANTOMIME PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
Contract term 2 yrs 10 moends 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2032 with extensions · starts 1 Jun 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced production company to work with the Council to produce an annual Pantomime over the next three years 2026-2029 at the Brindley Theatre, Runcorn.

The Brindley Theatre is Halton's 21-year-old, purpose-built theatre situated in Runcorn, Cheshire. The building is fully accessible and includes a 424-seat proscenium arch theatre (less up to 13 seats for sound desk positions), wheelchair access, 119 flexible Studio space, Library, Education Room, Bar and Café. All public parking is provided free of charge.

The Brindley Theatre is a previous winner of the National Lottery Best Arts Project in the UK and also holds a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.

The annual schedule is balanced between a mixed programme of professional work across all the art forms and community, commercial hires and classes. The current season can be viewed online at www.thebrindley.org.uk ↗. Tickets for all Theatre and Studio events can be purchased in person, by telephone or online.

The Brindley Theatre has been successfully presenting professional Pantomime for 21 years and has firmly established a reputation for traditional family productions.

CPV: Entertainment services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 2 yrs 10 moSMEVCSEPublished value£390,000
Contract period: 1 Jun 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (2 yrs 10 mo) · up to 31 Mar 2032 with extensionsValue: £390,000 exc. VAT · £468,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 3 x 12 month extensions: 1ST EXTENSION: 1ST APRIL 2029 TO 31ST MARCH 2030 2ND EXTENSION: 1ST APRIL 2030 TO 31ST MARCH 2031 3RD EXTENSION: 1ST APRIL 2031 TO 31ST MARCH 2032
92300000 Entertainment services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 100%
Published sub-criteria (1)
  • Quality - 100%: 100%
Published award criteria (1)
  • Quality - 100%: 100% Quality Fixed Price

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Light touch regime
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
6 Jan 2026, 11:44 GMT
Last source update
28 May 2026, 08:33 BST
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-000608
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Entertainment services
Delivery area
North West (UKD71)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fff4 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
3 Feb 2026, 14:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
27 Jan 2026, 16:00 GMT
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

How to Access the RFQ Documentation:

To view the full specification, access the Request for Quotation documentation and requirements, and to register your interest in this opportunity please visit the Council's e-tendering portal:

www.the-chest.org.uk ↗

Search for Project ID: DN799333

Timeline

6 Jan 2026 → 1 Jun 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published295 days ago
    6 Jan 2026, 11:44 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by274 days ago
    27 Jan 2026, 16:00 GMT
  3. Submission deadline267 days ago
    3 Feb 2026, 14:00 GMT
  4. Latest notice published153 days ago
    28 May 2026, 08:33 BST
  5. Contract starts149 days ago
    1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 Jan 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    6 Jan 2026, 11:44 GMT
    UK4
  2. Contract details notice published
    28 May 2026, 08:33 BST
    UK7
  3. Status changed to complete
    28 May 2026, 08:33 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £390,0001 contract exc. VAT
Contracts signed 1latest 20 May 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
NEW PANTOMIME PRODUCTIONS LIMITED£390,000 †—Awarded

Contracts

  • Contract 1 · NEW PANTOMIME PRODUCTIONS LIMITED

    Signed
    20 May 2026
    Value
    £390,000
    Period
    1 Jun 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2032 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    3 x 12 month extensions: 1st Extension: 1st April 2029 to 31st March 2030 2nd Extension: 1st April 2030 to 31st March 2031 3rd Extension: 1st April 2031 to 31st March 2032

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Halton Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PLTJ-1788-CBLR Municipal Building, Widnes, North West, WA8 7QFContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • NEW PANTOMIME PRODUCTIONS LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 02396853GB-PPON: PHJH-3959-VQDX First Floor Unit 12, Compass Point Ensign Way, Southampton, South East, SO31 4RAContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender