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Barbican Immersive Communications Consultancy

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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23 May 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Barbican Immersive Communications Consultancy" was conducted by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, a public authority sub-central government body based in the City of London. The contract involves delivering communications and press services to promote the Barbican's 2025 Immersive programme, scheduled from January 6 to July 4, 2025. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting motion picture and video services, and was completed through a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it was conducted without open competition. The contract is in the award stage, with Sarah Harvey Publicity Ltd, located in Chislehurt, being the selected supplier.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities by aligning the supplier with a prestigious cultural institution in the UK. Companies specialising in media, public relations, or communications, particularly those with expertise in generating engaging visual content, are ideally suited to compete for such contracts in the future. Linking their services with an iconic venue like the Barbican could boost a business's profile and open doors to further opportunities within the creative and cultural sectors.

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Notice Title

Barbican Immersive Communications Consultancy

Notice Description

Delivery of communications and press services with the intention of securing positive promotion for the 2025 Barbican Immersive programme that drives audiences and positions the Barbican in line with our creative vision, managing potential risk and mitigating negative comment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05212b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025878-2025
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 4 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Ajibola Akingbade
Contact Email
ajibola.akingbade@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SARAH HARVEY PUBLICITY

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