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Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Empire Theatre Shows

Durham County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Durham County Council

Buyer Address: Corten House, Dunholme Close, Durham, UKC14, DH1 5WB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: zoe.embleton@durham.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
33974.0 GBP
Published
02 Jan 2026, 16:28
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Jan 2026, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
92300000 - Entertainment services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Entertainers Show Providers Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Payment to Entertainers Show Providers Ltd for Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Empire Theatre Shows. Please note this is a Direct Award permitted under PA23 due to it being a public contract which concerns the creation or acquisition of a unique work of art or artistic performance.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Freelance Performers / Artist Spend for Empire Theatre Shows

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