Tender

NHMF 0365 Film Makers Framework

NATIONAL LOTTERY HERITAGE FUND

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Tender

14 Oct 2025 at 15:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has launched an open tender for the "NHMF 0365 Film Makers Framework," a procurement process seeking skilled film makers to produce six short films and additional b-roll and vox pop shots annually. This procurement falls under the category of motion picture and video production services. Located in London, this tender is part of the services procurement category and is managed under an open competition method. Key deadlines include the tender submission end date on 13th November 2025, and an enquiry period concluding on 12th November 2025. The film making framework is set to commence on 2nd January 2026, with the potential to be extended until 31st December 2029.

This tender offers a robust opportunity for businesses in the film production sector to collaborate with a central government public authority. SMEs with capabilities in motion picture and video production could significantly benefit from engaging in this competitive procurement process as it provides an opportunity to secure a framework agreement potentially lasting until 2029, with openings for re-competition. Businesses that excel in quality production and are incentivised by the award criteria, which allocate 60% to quality, 30% to price, and 10% to social value, would be well-suited to contend for this contract. This opportunity not only supports business growth through stable, recurring operations but also amplifies market visibility and participation in government-funded initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHMF 0365 Film Makers Framework

Notice Description

he National Heritage Lottery Fund are seeking to recruit several, suitably qualified film makers for commissions of six short films, and a further six b-roll and vox pop filming shots each year. Please note that the number of commissions is based on historical data, but should not be relied upon. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Motion-picture-and-video-production-services./W3227TXD57 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W3227TXD57

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Dependant upon successful contract review, a maximum of 2 x 12 months extensions may be granted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065307-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92111000 - Motion picture and video production services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 30 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL LOTTERY HERITAGE FUND
Contact Name
David Doughty
Contact Email
david.doughty@heritagefund.org.uk
Contact Phone
07355 625401

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4R 2YA
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Dowgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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