Purpose

Since 2009 the Princes Theatre has worked
closely with professional pantomime producers to bring the people
of Tendring every December a high quality, traditional
pantomime.
Each year (with the exception of 2020 due to Covid) the pantomimes
hosted at the Princes Theatre have increased in both attendance and
box office income. Now, due to the value of the contract exceeding
the £50,000 threshold it was necessary to undertake a full
tender procurement process, in accordance with Tendring District
Council’s Constitution, Part 5 – Rules of procedure,
Appendix A, 4.3 Tenders (Procurement greater than £50,000
excluding VAT).

Content

In consultation with the
Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Public Realm, to appoint/award and
enter into a concession agreement with Shone Productions Ltd to
provide professional pantomimes at the Princes Theatre for the next
three years.
In accordance with the
Constitution, the Chairman of the Resources and Services Overview
& Scrutiny Committee (Councillor P B Honeywood) gave his
consent that this decision could be taken under the ‘Special
Urgency’ procedure.