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.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 invited 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 multi-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.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £180,000 / Highest offer: £288,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92312100 - Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Sefton Council invited 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 multi-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.2.11) 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-002985
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KD Productions Ltd
Ely
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £192,000 / Highest offer: £288,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
L20 3JA
Legal Services, Magdalen House, Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3JA
Country
United Kingdom