Pantomime - Concession contract

Cheshire West and Chester Council
North West
Open procedure
1 July 2025 to 10 January 2031

Production of high-quality annual pantomime performances across two entertainment facilities. The provider is responsible for full production management, including local market analysis, competitive positioning, and the development and execution of targeted marketing strategies to drive attendance.

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Awarded value: Not published; No value in the notice
Published: 13 February 2025
Awarded: 15 May 2025; Anton Benson Productions Ltd
Contract length: 66 months; Ends 10 January 2031

What the contract covers

Concession contract for production services

Provision of professional theatrical production services for the delivery of annual pantomime performances within public entertainment facilities.

Produce a high quality annual pantomime in Brio Leisure’s two main entertainment facilities
Understand the local areas and potential competition
Draw up the marketing strategies accordingly

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Concession contract for production services
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 66 months
Contract dates: 1 July 2025 to 10 January 2031
Certifications asked for: None stated
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
CPV codes: 92310000, 92340000

Services in this contract

Pantomime and theatre productionsMain service£229k typicalAnnual pantomime production for two entertainment venues

Lifecycle

Published
13 February 2025
Contract awardedto Anton Benson Productions Ltd
15 May 2025
Contract starts
1 July 2025
Contract ends
10 January 2031

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Cheshire West and Chester Council

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The supplier

Anton Benson Productions Ltd

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/57453/pantomime-concession-contract
Buyer reference: CHWEST001-DN762397-22620453
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-2e1da47b-7f55-442b-a6f7-f43a3c87b1a3
Last checked: 4 November 2026

Cheshire West and Chester Council. Pantomime - Concession contract. Contract award, 13 February 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/57453/pantomime-concession-contract (accessed 4 November 2026).