Scope
Reference
DN776941
Description
The Palace Theatre Newark is a receiving house, located in Newark, Nottinghamshire. It is an historic and beloved local institution, with a capacity of 638 patrons per performance. Annually, it runs a Pantomime season of at least 40 performances over the December period. In 2024, over 22,700 patrons attended from both within, and beyond the Newark and Sherwood District. NSDC is seeking to continue delivering and growing it's Pantomime offer, in conjunction with an experienced Pantomime Production Company.
Suppliers are encouraged to register their interest in this upcoming tender opportunity, by registering an expression of interest on the ProContract e-procurement portal, using the link below.
The deadline for expressions of interest is 12 noon Friday 4th July 2025.
Total value (estimated)
- £900,000 excluding VAT
- £1,080,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Subject to satisfactory performance.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92300000 - Entertainment services
Contract locations
- UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
14 July 2025
Enquiry deadline
1 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
30 September 2025, 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)
28 February 2026
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Newark And Sherwood District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPXR-3259-QCMJ
Castle House, Great North Road
Newark
NG24 1BY
United Kingdom
Region: UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Welland Procurement
Summary of their role in this procurement: Buyer
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVMQ-1845-NYPP
Parkside
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1GH
United Kingdom
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland