HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES · Awarded contract

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Award of Festival Producer Services for The Big Bahooey Festival to CIRQUE BIJOU LIMITED

Awarded 01 Jan 2026

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Awarded01 Jan 2026

Value£1,224,000.00

SupplierCIRQUE BIJOU LIMITED

AgencyHISTORIC ROYAL PALACES

RegionUKI75

CategoryArts & Culture

Expires in 1y 7mo2y 5mo term, 35% elapsed

Awarded 1 Jan 2026Expires 1 June 2028

About

HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES awarded a contract to CIRQUE BIJOU LIMITED for provision of Festival Producer services for The Big Bahooey Festival.

The contract covered a three-year period for festival events taking place on the late May bank holiday in 2026, 2027 and 2028, and included an option to extend for an additional year for the May 2029 event.

HRP's requirements were set out in the Specification of Requirements.

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