Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c27-2338-71d8-9d6b-df7e5b3dea7c/provision-of-a-family-christmas-theatre-production-at-derbys-guildhall-theatre closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of A Family Christmas Theatre Production at Derby's Guildhall Theatre [Derby City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derby-city-council) Estimated value £99,000 Published 24 Aug 2018 Deadline Closed 30 Nov 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Derby LIVE has produced or co-produced Christmas Family Theatre productions, with a particular focus on children in the 4 - 9 age range, at the Guildhall Theatre since 2007. This Christmas production now attracts an audience of over 5,500 with box office gross takings in excess of £50K. Our shows have been well received by both audiences and press alike and the Derby LIVE Guildhall Theatre Family Christmas production is now embedded as a major fixture in Derby's entertainment calendar. The Guildhall Christmas Family Theatre production has been a great success story, and we believe there is the opportunity for continued growth. Derby LIVE is looking for a producer who is eager to work with us to continue to develop our Guildhall Christmas Family Theatre production. The initial contract period is one year; the contract is estimated to commence 2 January 2019 and expire 1 January 2020. There will be an option to extend the contract for two years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is three years. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 15:00 on 12 October 2018. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on 15 October 2018. Please go to the Councils e-tendering system [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system,. Additional information: Please go to the Councils e-tendering system [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system,. Read full description ## CPV classification Artistic services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/80a9c52d-d9d2-4f9c-a16e-bbef806d48ce) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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