Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3b-1e44-72b5-9e08-9588e63dbc95/td1379-for-the-provision-of-a-family-christmas-theatre-production-at-derbys-gui

awarded GB open procedure

# TD1379-For the 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

15 Jan 2019

Deadline

Closed

15 Oct 2018

## Who can 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.

## 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 Â£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.

## CPV classification

Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/522b66cb-1d17-4e99-ad5e-790e6002e035)

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