Award

ID 5978081 - DfE - Provision of Video and Animation Services

DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2025 at 15:49

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 16:42

Tender

30 May 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland has completed a procurement process for the provision of video and animation services, which will be delivered by BNL Productions Ltd, based in Craigavon. This contract, ID 5978081, was awarded following an open procurement procedure and involves the creation of high-quality video content to promote the Department's programmes and initiatives. The procurement process reached the award stage on 29th August 2025, and the contract commenced on 1st September 2025, running until 31st August 2029. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on motion picture and video services in the region of Northern Ireland (UKN). The procurement adhered to the UK’s central government guidelines.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the creative media industry, particularly those specialising in video and animation production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are geared towards delivering high-quality content and have experience in public sector communications, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The procurement process highlighted competitive criteria such as proposed methodologies, personnel experience, and contract management capabilities, indicating a preference for businesses that demonstrate both technical prowess and innovative approaches in their submissions. The open procedure underlines the Department's commitment to inclusivity and widening participation, encouraging new entrants in the sector to pursue growth through public contracts.

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Notice Title

ID 5978081 - DfE - Provision of Video and Animation Services

Notice Description

The Department for the Economy requires a Supplier to provide high quality video and animation production services to highlight its programmes and initiatives. These services will play an important role in seeking to inform and influence the Department's customers to avail of the programmes or services being shown. The Supplier will be required to film scenarios / create storyboards as briefed by Departmental officials which will include local employers, training organisations and individuals who are, or have been, engaged in Departmental programmes / initiatives. The objective in each case will be to promote these programmes and provide a clear message to the Department's customers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052602-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

92110000 - Motion picture and video tape production and related services

92111000 - Motion picture and video production services

92111100 - Training-film and video-tape production

92111200 - Advertising, propaganda and information film and video-tape production

92111250 - Information film production

92111260 - Information video-tape production

92140000 - Video-tape projection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

DEPARTMENT FOR ECONOMY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8FD
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BNL PRODUCTIONS

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