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Character licence

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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25 Nov 2020 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, based in Newport, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement process for a character licence relating to the Wallace and Gromit franchise, aimed at education and marketing campaigns. This procurement, classified under marketing services, had a total contract value of £65,000 and was executed through a direct procurement method involving a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 1 February 2021 and runs until 31 January 2023. The tender period for responses ended on 1 November 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those with experience in character licensing and educational outreach, to engage with prominent brands. Companies capable of delivering creative marketing solutions, especially in collaboration with established franchises, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The procurement's significant budget indicates potential for substantial business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Character licence

Notice Description

Wallace and Gromit - used in education/marketing campaigns

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d47abdf1-28bf-43f6-8873-baa7ad171b49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9c453a-54dd-420d-92cd-9bfc7f6993f8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLL Wales

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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