Pantomime Co-production at the Atkinson Theatre, Southport
- Sefton Council
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04d70f
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.
Notices
F03: Contract award notice
- Notice identifier
- 2025/S 000-040599
- Published
- 16 July 2025, 3:35pm
F02: Contract notice
- Notice identifier
- 2025/S 000-002985
- Published
- 29 January 2025, 3:15pm