Award

Connected Habitats Film

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Jul 2025 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the project "Connected Habitats Film," with the award made to SWIFT FILMS LIMITED. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting information film production, and will be primarily executed in Durham, UK. The award was formalised on 4th July 2025, and the contract period spans from 17th July 2025 to 31st January 2026. Operating under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, the process was conducted as a below threshold procurement method. This project sought to create a short film demonstrating ecological restoration efforts such as meadows restoration, wetland creation, and tree planting, supported by animated visuals.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the creative and environmental storytelling sectors, particularly those with expertise in film and animation. Companies like SWIFT FILMS LIMITED, which specialise in visual storytelling and environmental themes, are well-suited for such opportunities. The focus on animated sections and ecological connectivity presents unique challenges and growth potential for businesses that can effectively combine visual media with environmental education. SMEs with the capability to produce engaging content highlighting ecological impacts could find further opportunities with similar public authority contracts.

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Notice Title

Connected Habitats Film

Notice Description

A short film with animated sections to show how restoring meadows, creating wetlands, and planting trees/hedges have created connections between habitats. It will feature an animated map of the area to show how the works carried out have connected habitats across the project area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056144
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040953-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92111250 - Information film production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,911 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWIFT FILMS

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