# Provision of A Family Christmas Theatre Production at Derby's Guildhall Theatre

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Derby City Council](/buyers/derby-city-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £99,000
- Published: 24 August 2018
- Planned start: 2 January 2019
- Planned end: 1 January 2020
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 6602576e-29ab-490b-8670-c043b4572be1-237218
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80a9c52d-d9d2-4f9c-a16e-bbef806d48ce

## Description

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 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 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,\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6602576e-29ab-490b-8670-c043b4572be1-237218)