Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Sefton Council
1st Floor Magdalen House, Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3NJ
UK
Contact person: Mrs Jane Taylor
Telephone: +44 1519344282
E-mail: jane.taylor1@sefton.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.sefton.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sefton.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Pantomime Co-production at the Atkinson Theatre, Southport
Reference number: DN760304
II.1.2) Main CPV code
92300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Sefton Council invited tenders for the supply of services in respect of collaborating
with an experienced producer of pantomimes to co-produce their annual Christmas
pantomime at The Atkinson.
Sefton’s Arts & Cultural service is based from The Atkinson arts centre in Southport.
Significant investment has been made in refurbishing the stunning 19th century buildings.
Today, The Atkinson is home to a public library, museum, art gallery, theatre, studio, shop
and café.
The Atkinson’s programme reflects its multi-disciplinary commitments to their curatorial,
theatrical and community programming. Their small but dedicated teams deliver a rich and
varied range of activities to a high standard, with limited resource. The Atkinson’s marketing
team work to promote the programmes across the whole centre, with support from Sefton
Council central communications. In previous years the pantomime season has been
supported by an external PR company.
The Atkinson has a track record in delivering a quality pantomime which is well loved by local
people. Sefton Council is seeking a collaborator to present pantomimes that are authentic to
Sefton, exciting, engaging and ensure a positive experience of which local people can feel
proud. The pantomime will form a key part of the creative ambitions for The Atkinson and will
form part of the Council’s wider strategy to improve pride of place, raise aspirations, prioritise the wellbeing of residents and contribute to inclusive growth for the borough.
The Atkinson’s core audience travel within a 30-minute drive time of the venue. This
encompasses North Sefton and West Lancashire, from Crosby to Skelmersdale and Preston.
The anticipated contract commencement date is 1st May 2025.
The Council proposes to enter one contract for an initial period of 24 months with the
preferred supplier, with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months, making 36
months in total.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
180 000.00
GBP/ Highest offer:
288 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92312100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Sefton Council invited tenders for the supply of services in respect of collaborating
with an experienced producer of pantomimes to co-produce their annual Christmas
pantomime at The Atkinson.
Sefton’s Arts & Cultural service is based from The Atkinson arts centre in Southport.
Significant investment has been made in refurbishing the stunning 19th century buildings.
Today, The Atkinson is home to a public library, museum, art gallery, theatre, studio, shop
and café.
The Atkinson’s programme reflects its multi-disciplinary commitments to their curatorial,
theatrical and community programming. Their small but dedicated teams deliver a rich and
varied range of activities to a high standard, with limited resource. The Atkinson’s marketing
team work to promote the programmes across the whole centre, with support from Sefton
Council central communications. In previous years the pantomime season has been
supported by an external PR company.
The Atkinson has a track record in delivering a quality pantomime which is well loved by local
people. Sefton Council is seeking a collaborator to present pantomimes that are authentic to
Sefton, exciting, engaging and ensure a positive experience of which local people can feel
proud. The pantomime will form a key part of the creative ambitions for The Atkinson and will
form part of the Council’s wider strategy to improve pride of place, raise aspirations, prioritise the wellbeing of residents and contribute to inclusive growth for the borough.
The Atkinson’s core audience travel within a 30-minute drive time of the venue. This
encompasses North Sefton and West Lancashire, from Crosby to Skelmersdale and Preston.
The anticipated contract commencement date is 1st May 2025.
The Council proposes to enter one contract for an initial period of 24 months with the
preferred supplier, with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months, making 36
months in total.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-002985
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KD Productions Ltd
Ely
UK
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
192 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
288 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
L20 3JA
Legal Services, Magdalen House, Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3JA
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/07/2025