Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre

Durham County Council
North East
Direct award
1 November 2025 to 31 December 2025

Engagement of freelance performers and artists for specific theatrical shows at the Durham Gala Theatre. This contract covers the acquisition of unique artistic performance services for a defined two-month production period.

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Awarded value: £30k; As published
Published: 2 January 2026
Awarded: 1 October 2025; Janet Plater Management Ltd
Contract length: 2 months; Ends 31 December 2025

What the contract covers

Artistic performance services

Provision of professional freelance performers and artistic talent for theatrical productions and live stage performances at a regional theatre venue.

Provide or arrange freelance performers and artistic performance for Durham Gala Theatre shows

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Artistic performance services
Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 2 months
Contract dates: 1 November 2025 to 31 December 2025
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 92300000

Services in this contract

Performers and entertainmentMain service£32k typicalFreelance performers booked for theatre shows

Lifecycle

Published
2 January 2026
Contract awardedto Janet Plater Management Ltd
1 October 2025
Contract starts
1 November 2025
Contract ends
31 December 2025

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Durham County Council

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Janet Plater Management Ltd

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/341823/freelance-performers-artist-spend-for-durham-gala-theatre
Buyer reference: ocds-h6vhtk-05fed8
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fed8
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Durham County Council. Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Durham Gala Theatre. Contract award, 2 January 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/341823/freelance-performers-artist-spend-for-durham-gala-theatre (accessed 5 November 2026).