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Portsmouth Creates 2025-2026

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2025 at 17:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Portsmouth Creates 2025-2026" project, involving the provision of artistic services by Portsmouth Creates. This tender falls under the services category and aligns with the strategic objectives outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. Located in Portsmouth, UK, the contract commenced on 5th September 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement method was conducted below the threshold with unknown specifics, and the value of the contract totals £105,600 GBP.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in artistic and creative services. Large enterprises and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) with expertise in the arts sector would be well-positioned to engage in similar projects, potentially expanding their portfolio and regional influence. Portsmouth Creates exemplifies how partnerships with local councils can lead to substantial contracts, fostering business growth and community development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portsmouth Creates 2025-2026

Notice Description

Annual funding for Portsmouth creates for services they provide for the department

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f734
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083566-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PORTSMOUTH CREATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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