Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Sefton Council
1st Floor Magdalen House, Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3NJ
Contact
Mrs Jane Taylor
Telephone
+44 1519344282
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
http://procontract.due-north.com
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
http://procontract.due-north.com
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Pantomime Co-production at the Atkinson Theatre, Southport
Reference number
DN760304
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 92300000 - Entertainment services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Sefton Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply of services in respect of collaborating with an experienced producer of pantomimes to co-produce their annual Christmas pantomime at The Atkinson.
Sefton’s Arts & Cultural service is based from The Atkinson arts centre in Southport. Significant investment has been made in refurbishing the stunning 19th century buildings. Today, The Atkinson is home to a public library, museum, art gallery, theatre, studio, shop and café.
The Atkinson’s programme reflects its mult-disciplinary commitments to their curatorial, theatrical and community programming. Their small but dedicated teams deliver a rich and varied range of activities to a high standard, with limited resource. The Atkinson’s marketing team work to promote the programmes across the whole centre, with support from Sefton Council central communications. In previous years the pantomime season has been supported by an external PR company.
The Atkinson has a track record in delivering a quality pantomime which is well loved by local people. Sefton Council is seeking a collaborator to present pantomimes that are authentic to Sefton, exciting, engaging and ensure a positive experience of which local people can feel proud. The pantomime will form a key part of the creative ambitions for The Atkinson and will form part of the Council’s wider strategy to improve pride of place, raise aspirations, prioritise the wellbeing of residents and contribute to inclusive growth for the borough.
The Atkinson’s core audience travel within a 30-minute drive time of the venue. This encompasses North Sefton and West Lancashire, from Crosby to Skelmersdale and Preston.
The anticipated contract commencement date is 1st May 2025.
The Council proposes to enter one contract for an initial period of 24 months with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months, making 36 months in total.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Sefton Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply of services in respect of collaborating with an experienced producer of pantomimes to co-produce their annual Christmas pantomime at The Atkinson.
Sefton’s Arts & Cultural service is based from The Atkinson arts centre in Southport. Significant investment has been made in refurbishing the stunning 19th century buildings. Today, The Atkinson is home to a public library, museum, art gallery, theatre, studio, shop and café.
The Atkinson’s programme reflects its mult-disciplinary commitments to their curatorial, theatrical and community programming. Their small but dedicated teams deliver a rich and varied range of activities to a high standard, with limited resource. The Atkinson’s marketing team work to promote the programmes across the whole centre, with support from Sefton Council central communications. In previous years the pantomime season has been supported by an external PR company.
The Atkinson has a track record in delivering a quality pantomime which is well loved by local people. Sefton Council is seeking a collaborator to present pantomimes that are authentic to Sefton, exciting, engaging and ensure a positive experience of which local people can feel proud. The pantomime will form a key part of the creative ambitions for The Atkinson and will form part of the Council’s wider strategy to improve pride of place, raise aspirations, prioritise the wellbeing of residents and contribute to inclusive growth for the borough.
The Atkinson’s core audience travel within a 30-minute drive time of the venue. This encompasses North Sefton and West Lancashire, from Crosby to Skelmersdale and Preston.
The anticipated contract commencement date is 1st May 2025.
The Council proposes to enter one contract for an initial period of 24 months with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months, making 36 months in total.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 May 2025
End date
30 April 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option renew the Contract for one further 12 month period
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
28 February 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
28 February 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: The Council is seeking to award a contract from 01/05/2025 until 30th April 2027 with 1 x 12 month option to extend.
The contract will be re-procured at the time.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sefton Council
Legal Services, 3rd Floor Magdalen House, Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3JA
Country
United Kingdom