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Pride in Pompey - Lion Puppetry Project

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Pride in Pompey - Lion Puppetry Project" was led by Portsmouth City Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the UK. This tender falls under the services category, specifically dance and performance entertainment services, with activities concentrated in the UKJ31 region. The status of the procurement stage is complete as of 22nd May 2026, and the contract commenced on 13th May 2026, with an end date set for 20th March 2027. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a less formal approach typically suitable for smaller or specialised contracts.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses engaged in the creative and performing arts sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in producing large-scale community performance projects are particularly well-suited to capitalize on such opportunities, exemplified by the awarded supplier, TRIGGER PRODUCTIONS LTD, based in Bristol. Companies with a strong track record in engaging the community through artistic endeavours would find such tenders beneficial for expanding their portfolio and building connections with public sector buyers.

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Notice Title

Pride in Pompey - Lion Puppetry Project

Notice Description

Portsmouth 100 community generated large scale performance project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a058
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047542-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 20 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

TRIGGER PRODUCTIONS

Further Information

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