Scope
Reference
CIN1000236
Description
Thespecification has been developed by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council in order to procure a suitably qualified and competent professionals to deliver pantomime productions for The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, Armagh, for 2026 / 2027 / 2028 (subject to successful annual review). The Market Place Theatre is Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council's flagship arts centre and annually presents a 3-week run of a pantomime to both school and public audiences in the month of December. The pantomime is a key part of the theatre's programme and plays to over 13,000 people each year. The venue is looking for an experienced, highly professional partner company to produce and present its 2026, 2027 and 2028 pantomimes (2027 and 2028 productions are subject to satisfactory annual review).
Total value (estimated)
- £390,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2027
- Possible extension to 30 March 2029
- 3 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
An annual review will be undertaken in January 2027, and, upon satisfactory performance by the Producer, the contract will be extended for a further year. Any extension may be subject to further approval by Council Committee and availability of funding. The same process will take place in 2028.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92300000 - Entertainment services
- 92312100 - Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services
- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
- 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services
- 92312000 - Artistic services
- 92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title & Synopsis: | As per tender document |
Quality | 20% |
| Budget for 2026 Production | As per tender document |
Price | 20% |
| Total Contract Price for 2026 Production | As per tender document |
Price | 20% |
| Production Team | As per tender document |
Quality | 15% |
| Production Values | As per tender document |
Quality | 15% |
| Music | As per tender document |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYMV-3527-LYNZ
Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre, 66 Lakeview road
Craigavon
BT64 1AL
United Kingdom
Region: UKN07 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland