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Award

30 May 2025 at 00:12

Award

16 Apr 2025 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, has completed a direct procurement process to award a contract to Digital Theatre.com Limited for the service "Digital Theatre+ (Existing subscribers)" covering the period from 2025-2028. The procurement, concluded on 30th May 2025, is valued at £213,979, covering education and training services. This project caters exclusively to Jisc Members and facilitates educational content delivery through filmed performances and practitioner interviews, skillfully integrating arts into academic settings across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. The contract details indicate an active award status initiated through a direct award method, reflecting exclusive rights to the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital educational content, particularly those with unique offerings in performing arts integration into academia. SMEs and organisations focusing on niche content delivery and development can leverage such contracts to enhance their visibility and expand their reach within the higher and further education sectors. The direct award framework offers a unique opportunity for suppliers with exclusive content rights or innovative educational solutions, further fostering growth by connecting with educational institutions seeking bespoke services for their curriculum enhancement. Organisations with a background in educational services, media productions, or digital content rights would be well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Digital Theatre+ (Existing subscribers) 2025-2028

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Digital Theatre.com Limited. Digital Theatre+ brings performance directly into the classroom, library and lecture hall. Bringing you filmed productions, practitioner interviews, and a wide range of written introductory/contextual materials. Live full length productions - including Digital Theatre's own recordings alongside collections from the likes of the Shakespeare's Globe, the Royal Shakespeare Company, the BBC, Broadway Digital Archive, Eclipse, Royal Opera House, London Symphony Orchestra etc. Also includes audio radio-plays from LA Theatre Works. In-depth practitioner interviews exploring process, craft and technique with academics, playwrights and industry insiders: including actors, directors as well as all backstage staff: lighting technicians, fight coordinators and stage managers. Expert research resources such as encyclopedia entries, workshops, lectures and essays all written by academics and industry insiders and many peer-reviewed. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

Procurement Information

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Digital Theatre.com Limited. Digital Theatre+ brings performance directly into the classroom, library and lecture hall. Bringing you filmed productions, practitioner interviews, and a wide range of written introductory/contextual materials. Live full length productions - including Digital Theatre's own recordings alongside collections from the likes of the Shakespeare's Globe, the Royal Shakespeare Company, the BBC, Broadway Digital Archive, Eclipse, Royal Opera House, London Symphony Orchestra etc. Also includes audio radio-plays from LA Theatre Works. In-depth practitioner interviews exploring process, craft and technique with academics, playwrights and industry insiders: including actors, directors as well as all backstage staff: lighting technicians, fight coordinators and stage managers. Expert research resources such as encyclopedia entries, workshops, lectures and essays all written by academics and industry insiders and many peer-reviewed. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050459
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028624-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£213,979 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£213,979 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 1 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Jisc Services Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Digital Theatre.com Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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