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Cultural Performance - Giant Dreams

NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2026 at 12:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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 public procurement process conducted by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, titled "Cultural Performance - Giant Dreams," involves the delivery of a cultural event and performance within the borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth. The project, categorised under the cultural event organisation and performance entertainment services, is located in the UKG13 region of the United Kingdom. This procurement reached the "award" stage and has been completed, with the contract having been signed on 25 May 2026. The procurement method was a direct award due to the unique nature of the work and the urgency required, aligning with the National Year of Reading 2026. The contract period spans from 12 May 2026 to 11 May 2028, with a gross value of £900,000. The performance will be executed in collaboration with Artichoke Trust, a supplier based in London.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the creative sectors, especially those specialising in cultural event organisation and performance services. The focus on a large-scale public art event allows businesses to tap into a growing area of public engagement and creative expression. Companies with experience in organising and executing unique cultural performances, as well as those capable of handling logistics on a regional and national scale, are well-suited to collaborate or seek subcontracting opportunities within similar frameworks. Furthermore, participation in such high-profile events can establish firms as key players in the UK's cultural sector, fostering business growth and opening channels for future collaborations on a national and international level.

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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

Single supplier - unique work of art or performance Extreme and unavoidable urgency 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/062249-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 11 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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