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Delivery of Fund to Support the Development of Commercial Film Production in Wales 2026/26

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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12 Sep 2025 at 11:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, through its Corporate Procurement Services in Cardiff, has completed the procurement process for the "Delivery of Fund to Support the Development of Commercial Film Production in Wales 2026/26." This contract pertains to the entertainment film production industry within the UK, particularly in Wales, classified under services. The procurement was executed as a direct process below the threshold, without competition, and involved the administration of a funding programme aimed at independent film productions. Key dates include the contract signing on 4th September 2025 and the end of the contract period on 31st March 2026, with Ffilm Cymru Wales CBC named as the awarded supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the film production sector, particularly those specialising in entertainment film production. The focus on independent feature films provides an excellent platform for growth, allowing companies to secure funding and potentially co-invest in theatrical projects. Small to medium-sized enterprises within the film industry, especially those already operating in Wales, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement opportunities, which support and nurture local industry talent and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of Fund to Support the Development of Commercial Film Production in Wales 2026/26

Notice Description

Administration ofa Funding Programme for the independent film sector in Wales. The administration of the Fund will be on the behalf of Creative Wales/Welsh Government and the Funding will be invested in independent feature films intended for theatrical release. Co-investment is not a requirement of the Funding Programme, however it is acknowledged that on occasions co-funding may be an appropriate method of funding certain productions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059951
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056144-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92111310 - Entertainment film production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Commercial & Procurement
Contact Email
cpsadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FFILM CYMRU WALES CBC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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