NCC202500163 - PREFORMANCE IN EDUCATION PRODUCTIONS FOR ALL PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NEWPORT

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

15 Jun 2026 at 09:36

Award

07 Aug 2025 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Newport City Council sought to deliver innovative education productions to all primary schools in Newport, focusing on air quality messaging through the theatre production "Abbie Ayre & The Shed of Science." Managed under the Welsh devolved regulations as a public authority sub-central government entity, the Council carried out this process without competition, as it was fully funded by the Welsh Government. The contract, identified as NCC202500163, was awarded on 7th August 2025, with performances scheduled from 12th January 2026 to 13th February 2026. This procurement was categorised under primary education services and targeted the UKL21 region.

This contracting opportunity presented a growth platform, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on educational services and creative arts. By successfully delivering the project's objectives with fully funded backing, businesses like Performance in Education, a supplier with a social enterprise aspect, can showcase scalability and expertise to potential new clients. The contract allowed for a strategic partnership benefiting both the local education sector and creative industries, reinforcing the dual goals of educational development and business growth in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NCC202500163 - PREFORMANCE IN EDUCATION PRODUCTIONS FOR ALL PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NEWPORT

Notice Description

Performance In Education provide a unique theatre offering to schools which is based around air quality messaging for Primary age school children. This is done through the successful production "Abbie Ayre & The Shed of Science". There are no cost implications for NCC as this project is fully funded by Welsh Government (WG) and NCC have a WG funded project officer providing support on this project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05831b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056054-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 202510 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 4UR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Allt-yr-yn
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERFORMANCE IN EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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