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Synthesia Enterprise License

COMPANIES HOUSE

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17 Mar 2025 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Companies House has completed the procurement process for the "Synthesia Enterprise License" under the software-related services category. This tender involved the development of AI-generated characters for video production. The process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6 February 2024 and the contract period running from 27 March 2025 to 26 March 2026. The contract was awarded to Phoenix Software with an estimated value of £26,311.99. The primary location for the services is in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in AI and video production software, particularly those experienced in framework contracts. Enterprises that specialise in creating innovative software solutions would be well-suited for such opportunities. Phoenix Software, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, showcasing the potential for substantial engagements within the public sector for similarly qualified businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Synthesia Enterprise License

Notice Description

Synthesia is a video production tool that is primarily designed to create AI-generated characters to support certain types of video production.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b8f0322-7a09-4046-87a1-fba86377ce78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd97f062-8e96-4090-9c86-f22134fa65eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,311 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,311 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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