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PS25238 - 101 Jobs Series 4

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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01 Oct 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "PS25238 - 101 Jobs Series 4" was initiated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement involved the production of the fourth series of 101 films for UKRI's content team, encompassing pre-production, production location filming, post-production processing, and voiceovers. The process reached the award stage with a limited competition procurement method classified as "below threshold—without competition." The procurement targeted the radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment industry category. Key timelines include the contract period from 10th September to 10th October 2025, with the contract being signed on 9th September 2025. The announcement was published on 1st October 2025.

This contract presents a distinct opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the media and communications industry, particularly those specialising in film and production services. The award to S&B Originals ltd, an SME, demonstrates the potential for similar companies to gain governmental contract opportunities through delivery of high-quality media production services. Companies capable of handling end-to-end production processes, from initial concept through to final post-production, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders from UKRI or other government bodies seeking innovative content solutions.

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Notice Title

PS25238 - 101 Jobs Series 4

Notice Description

**** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION **** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Produce series 4 of 101 films for UKRI content team including all pre-production, production location filming and post-production processing, voiceovers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a57a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061138-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,298 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S&B ORIGINALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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