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Invitation to Tender for Track to Tokyo Social Media Content Creation (ref. NAT001-0327)

BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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07 Jul 2020 at 13:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Big Lottery Fund, operating as The National Lottery Community Fund, has announced an Invitation to Tender for social media content creation under the title "Track to Tokyo". This procurement process falls within the services category, specifically relating to motion-picture and video-tape production. The tender is located in Birmingham, England, and is currently active. It employs an open procurement method, with a tender period that closes on 17th July 2020. The total contract value is set at £60,000, intended for the creation of three engaging video pieces tailored for a younger audience, with the contract running from 3rd August 2020 to 30th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for creative agencies and businesses specialising in digital content creation, particularly those focused on social media engagement. Companies that can produce impactful, shareable video content aimed at 16 to 34-year-olds would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses with established digital platforms for content distribution will likely enhance their chances of success, as the contract stipulates the importance of reaching a broad audience. This is a chance for growth by aligning with the National Lottery's initiatives and engaging with a vibrant young demographic.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Track to Tokyo Social Media Content Creation (ref. NAT001-0327)

Notice Description

The National Lottery Promotions Unit (NLPU) wish to secure the services of a creative agency to assist in the creation of a series of social media video content as part of their Track to Tokyo campaign. The scope of this contract will include the commissioning of the agency to create some emotive, engaging, shareable, relevant and fun content to highlight and raise awareness National Lottery funded athletes. The requirement is to commission 3 pieces of viral social video content that will reach and appeal to a younger audience of 18-34 year olds which showcase National Lottery funded athletes and the positive impact National Lottery players have on their careers. The requirement is to commission big, newsworthy pieces of content that will reach millions of young people, provoke discussion and make our social media channels a destination for entertainment and great content. We require 3 pieces of video content to be produced, including at a series of short snappy interviews and interesting content aimed at the 16-30 age group. This content should also be formatted for traditional video sites (YouTube, Facebook) as well as newer portrait style viewing (Instagram stories / Snapchat) The content creators must have their own established content digital pages/platforms to allow for added reach/exposure to the content. The NLPU requires the content creator to have their own strategy/plan for the distribution of this content on their own channels. Alongside these longer videos, the NLPU also requires a series of shorter clips promoting the full videos and highlighting some of the most impactful/funny moments, driving people towards the location where these films will be hosted. These clips will need to be optimised for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram Stories/Snapchat and websites)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/621c38a4-7da2-47fe-a1f6-c690ed2b23d5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92112000 - Services in connection with motion-picture and video-tape production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIG LOTTERY FUND, OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1TR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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