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Avalon Television Ltd - Taskmaster Education

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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13 May 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Avalon Television Ltd - Taskmaster Education" project was conducted by the Intellectual Property Office, a central government authority located in Newport, United Kingdom. This initiative focused on a partnership aimed at delivering the Taskmaster Club to secondary schools in areas with higher levels of deprivation, targeting students aged 11 to 16. The procurement, classified under "services" and related to secondary education services, has been completed through a direct procurement method without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract commenced on 1st May 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2026, with a gross contract value of £18,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in educational services or those looking to expand into government partnerships with a focus on social impact. Large-scale organisations like Avalon Television Limited, which have experience in delivering educational programmes and can address areas of social need, would be ideally suited to compete for similar future projects. The use of a direct procurement method for this contract suggests potential growth opportunities for businesses that can offer specialised services or innovative solutions for public sector initiatives directly impacting the community.

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Notice Title

Avalon Television Ltd - Taskmaster Education

Notice Description

Funding for: Partnership between Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and Taskmaster Education to deliver Taskmaster Club to secondary schools in areas with higher levels of deprivation, targeting 11-16-year-olds.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051227
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020906-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
Category Manager
Contact Email
corporate-commercial@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003002000

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVALON TELEVISION

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