Co-Creation of Early Man Exhibition at M Shed with Aardman Animations
Bristol City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedCo-Creation of Early Man Exhibition at M Shed with Aardman Animations
Awarded 31 May 2018
Awarded31 May 2018
Value£25,000.00
SupplierAardman Animations Ltd
AgencyBristol City Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 8y 1mo ago5mo term
Awarded 31 May 2018Expired 19 Oct 2018
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Bristol City Council awarded a contract to Aardman Animations Ltd for co-creating a new family exhibition about the making of Aardman's animated film Early Man, held at M Shed from 6 July to 29 September 2019.
The contract covered content licences, toolkits, hire fees, and production fees for making sets exhibition-ready, with a total value of £25,000.
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