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CO6119A Film Location Contract

Tower Hamlets

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2026 at 11:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Jan 2026 at 17:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 09:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets recently completed the procurement process for the "CO6119A Film Location Contract," aiming to coordinate and manage film activities across its council-managed assets. Tower Hamlets, serving as the buyer and a public authority within sub-central government, has awarded the contract to The FilmFixer Ltd, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in London. This open procedure, under legal basis 2023/54, initiated as an open tender was concluded with the contract signed on 5th March 2026. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a possible extension until 31st March 2031. This contract is valued at £4,500,000, with opportunities for revenue generation and enhanced community impact as key metrics.

For businesses specializing in film location management, this contract presents a significant opportunity to contribute to cultural and recreational services in London. The nature of the work will involve managing filming activities, processing film licenses, and promoting council assets, which can provide direct revenue generated through well-managed film activities. SMEs in the filming industry, particularly those offering innovative safety and management solutions, are well-positioned to thrive, given the contract’s emphasis on quality and social value. The procurement process, tailored explicitly for SMEs and VCSEs, encourages smaller and community-focused enterprises to engage and succeed in this vibrant domain. With Tower Hamlets as the contracting authority, the partnership further signifies trust and community engagement, setting a solid foundation for future film industry collaboration within the borough.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CO6119A Film Location Contract

Notice Description

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking to to appoint a Film Locations Management company to co-ordinate and manage all filming activity across Council managed assets. Through this approach, the Council can continue to ensure that filming activity is safe, well managed and generates income to support Council services. The appointed contractor will be required to provide all staffing to process film licenses and provide marketing and online resources to promote assets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 24 month extension at the Council's discretion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020799-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-04-10

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tower Hamlets
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 1BJ
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The FilmFixer Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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