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Pride in Pompey - Lion Puppetry Project

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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27 May 2026 at 11:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Pride in Pompey - Lion Puppetry Project," was conducted by Portsmouth City Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom located at the Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth. It falls under the services category in the dance and performance entertainment industry. The procurement has been completed with the contract awarded. Key stages include the tender initiation on 7th May 2026, with the contract period running from 13th May 2026 to 20th March 2027. The procurement method was below the threshold with unknown specifics, and the total contract value amounts to £110,000 GBP.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in creative and performance-based services. Such businesses can leverage this project to showcase and expand their portfolio in large-scale community engagements. "TRIGGER PRODUCTIONS LTD," an SME based in Bristol, was awarded the contract, highlighting that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the creative industry are well-positioned to participate in similar future opportunities, especially if they can offer unique and engaging performance solutions. Businesses interested in similar projects should focus on building expertise in community-oriented performance projects to seize upcoming opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pride in Pompey - Lion Puppetry Project

Notice Description

Portsmouth 100 community generated large scale performance project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a60f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049615-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20264 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

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

TRIGGER PRODUCTIONS

Further Information

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