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Provision of Wallace & Gromit character licence 2024-254

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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04 Feb 2025 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office has completed a procurement process for the Provision of Wallace & Gromit character licence for 2024-25, focusing on the advertising campaign services industry. The contract, valued at £35,000, spans from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. This tender, categorised under services, utilised a direct procurement method (Single tender action). Key stakeholders include the buying organisation, Intellectual Property Office, based in Newport, and the awarded supplier, Aardman Animations Ltd, located in Bristol. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the award notice published on February 4, 2025. The delivery scope includes multiple regions: the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender provides a unique opportunity for businesses involved in advertising, marketing, and educational campaigns through leveraging the popular Wallace & Gromit characters. Companies with experience in creative licensing and brand management, particularly those capable of executing large-scale campaigns on a global stage, are well-suited to such opportunities. The procurement's direct method indicates a streamlined process with potentially less competition, advantageous for firms looking to secure exclusive contracts and build strong client relationships with significant public sector entities like the Intellectual Property Office.

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Notice Title

Provision of Wallace & Gromit character licence 2024-254

Notice Description

Wallace and Gromit character licence - used in education/marketing campaigns

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d0e6953-b5fe-4a0a-be5b-89f7e5013be8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb93a068-f247-4d9e-b09b-90effd1fe5ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
Category Manager
Contact Email
corporate-commercial@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01633814000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AARDMAN ANIMATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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