Pantomime Production

Thurrock Council
East of England
Direct award
19 June 2025 to 31 January 2026

Delivery of a full-scale seasonal pantomime production at the Thameside Theatre. The scope includes all aspects of theatrical performance, including casting, set design, costume provision, and technical direction required for the duration of the seasonal run.

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Awarded value: £180k; As published
Published: 3 July 2025
Awarded: 19 June 2025; Polka Dot Pantomimes
Contract length: 7 months; Ends 31 January 2026

What the contract covers

Provision of professional theatrical pantomime production services for seasonal performances at a local authority-managed theatre venue.

Terms and requirements

Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 7 months
Contract dates: 19 June 2025 to 31 January 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
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CPV codes: 92300000

Services in this contract

Pantomime and theatre productionsMain service£229k typicalSeasonal pantomime production at Thameside Theatre

Lifecycle

Published
3 July 2025
Contract awardedto Polka Dot Pantomimes
19 June 2025
Contract starts
19 June 2025
Contract ends
31 January 2026

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Thurrock Council

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Polka Dot Pantomimes

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/966760/pantomime-production
Buyer reference: PS-2025-073
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-055812
Last checked: 4 November 2026

Thurrock Council. Pantomime Production. Contract award, 3 July 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/966760/pantomime-production (accessed 4 November 2026).