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Cultural Performance - Giant Dreams

NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

29 Apr 2026 at 18:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Mar 2026 at 08:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Giant Dreams" cultural performance event is completed, with Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council as the buying organisation overseeing the event to be held in their borough. This tender falls under the industry category of cultural event organisation and dance and performance entertainment services and will be conducted at locations within the region code UKG13. The process culminated in an award on 29 April 2026 and involves a direct award procurement method under a light touch regime, with Artichoke Trust named as the supplier. The contract starts on 12 May 2026 and concludes on 11 May 2028, marking the anticipated timeline for the project's delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms engaged in large-scale public art or cultural event production. Businesses specialising in event planning and organisation can leverage the exposure from the high-profile nature of this event, which aims to engage communities nationally through creative storytelling inspired by Roald Dahl's classic tale. The successful collaboration between Artichoke Trust and the council underscores the value placed on creative enterprises held by SMEs and VCSE organizations, encouraging similar entities to explore tender opportunities within similar domains. Additionally, businesses involved in logistics or supplementary event services can benefit from the indirect supply chain demands generated by such an expansive project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cultural Performance - Giant Dreams

Notice Description

A supplier to deliver the Giant dreams cultural event and performance in the borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth.

Procurement Information

In May 2027, a 24-ft puppet of the BFG will journey across the UK, bringing communities together through the magic of storytelling. Inspired by Roald Dahl's beloved story, Giant Dreams will be a large-scale public art event, produced by Artichoke in collaboration with Roald Dahl Story Company. In the lead-up to the event, every primary-school-aged child in the UK will be invited to share their dreams through a creative engagement programme delivered in partnership with National Literacy Trust. During the National Year of Reading 2026, The Council will partner with The Supplier to host Giant Dreams - Phase 1 (the initial stage of the Giant Dreams, March-December 2026). This will build on the previous collaborations for Sanctuary (2022) & Creative Explorers (2023-2025).The Council will act as the test-bed for activities ahead of national scaling, positioning the region at the heart of creative practice in an ambitious, UK-wide project. The Council will also feature as a stop on the tour route in Phase 2 (January-September 2027).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039541-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 11 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NUNEATON
Postcode
CV11 5AA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Nuneaton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTICHOKE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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