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Aardman Animations model making families and school cultural engagement - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Jan 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Aardman Animations model making families and school cultural engagement - AWARD" was overseen by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category with a CPV classification of library services. The process progressed to the award stage on 28th January 2026 following the tender period that ended on 5th February 2025. The contract covers workshops aimed at families and schools from 10th February 2025 to 24th March 2025, with workshops taking place at multiple locations including the United Kingdom and Europe. The procurement method details are not specified in the document.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the creative and educational sectors, particularly those specialising in cultural engagement and workshop facilitation. Companies with experience in model making and animation, similar in nature to Aardman Animations LTD, the awarded supplier, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) might find participation more challenging, as indicated by this specific procurement's unsuitability criteria. Nonetheless, the awarded value of £999 highlights the tangible opportunities available for creative companies looking to expand their educational outreach services.

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Notice Title

Aardman Animations model making families and school cultural engagement - AWARD

Notice Description

FS-Case-681999372 Aardman Animations model making families and school cultural engagement . To provide one day x 3 workshops for February Half Term, and one day x 3 workshops to work with schools. Quote to include cost of 2 days of workshops provided by an animator/ model maker and also clay. Travel expenses to also be included, payment of actual cost on receipt of invoice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56475437-5710-4952-b982-f5ec0ebe88f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7000c77a-49b2-4785-aa41-d932b1a68b5c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 24 Mar 2025 1-6 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B70 8SZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
West Bromwich Central
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AARDMAN ANIMATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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