---
title: "Pride in Pompey - Lion Puppetry Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a058"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a058.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Pride in Pompey - Lion Puppetry Project

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a058

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

Portsmouth 100 community generated large scale performance project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047542-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 20 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRIGGER PRODUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 08:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047542-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047542-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.triggerstuff.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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