Tender

Connected Habitats Film

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 May 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has issued a tender titled "Connected Habitats Film," focusing on the production of an information film that highlights connections between habitats resulting from the Tees Swale: naturally connected programme. This procurement process falls under the services category, with specific emphasis on information film production. The procurement is currently in the tender stage and involves an open competition below the threshold. Interested parties should note the key dates, with the enquiry period ending on 5th June 2025 and the submission deadline set for 12th June 2025. The project is located in the United Kingdom, within the region of UKC1, and aims to begin on 1st July 2025, concluding by 31st January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in film production, particularly those capable of producing information films. The project budget is £18,000 gross, with a focus on technical expertise, as 80% of the award criteria pertain to technical questions, while the remaining 20% relate to pricing. This contract is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a platform for demonstrating creative capabilities in producing content that enhances public awareness of habitat restoration efforts. Businesses that can articulate a clear, impactful narrative in their film production are likely to be competitive applicants for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Connected Habitats Film

Notice Description

Brief for a film to show connections between habitats as a result of the habitat restoration works by the Tees Swale: naturally connected programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024779-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92111250 - Information film production

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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