Published date: 19 December 2019

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.


Closing: 22 January 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Entertainment services - 92300000

Location of contract

YO12 6PF

Value of contract

£40,000

Procurement reference

SCARBC001-DN454544-88006950

Published date

19 December 2019

Closing date

22 January 2020

Contract start date

12 March 2020

Contract end date

1 September 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Summer Shows
In order to enhance and increase the usage of venue outside of the main shows the Council has arranged free entertainment on 10-12 selected days during the main school summer holidays. These are free to enter shows and no charges can be made by the company for any supplementary entertainment.
Running Times
The shows - which usually are held on Monday and Thursdays take place between the hours of 13:00-16:00 with additional entertainment taking place between 12:00-13:00 (for example Punch & Judy show, Jugglers, Costume Characters mingling with the crowd.
Requirements
• The shows must be family orientated and should include elements of comedy, song and dance.
• The Council will permit full use the main stage and some of the backstage building (which must be left in the condition it was given).
• Access to backstage will also need to be controlled by the successful bidder to ensure that only performers and production persons and not parents or other adults are permitted backstage.
• The successful bidder must provide all sound equipment and front of house position and be responsible for all production and marketing material connected with the shows.
• The successful bidder will be required to be flexible around show dates as major concerts will take priority.
• Cancellation of any show due to weather must be agreed with the Venue Manager or their representative.

About the buyer

Contact name

David Gomersall

Address

Scarborough Borough Council
St Nicholas Street
Scarborough
YO11 2HG
England

Telephone

+44 1723232344

Email

david.gomersall@scarborough.gov.uk

Website

http://www.scarborough.gov.uk/