Published date: 1 October 2024

This notice was replaced on 21 August 2025

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 21 August 2025)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£1,092,000

Procurement reference

BOLT001-DN745567-50306342

Published date

1 October 2024

Closing date

31 October 2024

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

1 July 2025

Contract end date

31 December 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The Authority has successfully presented professional pantomime in its Albert Hall theatre for many years and has a firmly established reputation in Bolton and the surrounding area for high quality, good value family productions. The pantomime has been a key element of the theatre's programming and has helped to develop its broader family audience. The theatre has built good relationships with schools in the local area and the schools' performances for the pantomime are particularly well attended.


About the buyer

Contact name

Faye Butterfield

Address

3rd Floor Bolton Town Hall
Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1RU
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1204331638

Email

Faye.butterfield@bolton.gov.uk

Website

http://www.bolton.gov.uk/