Award

CO6119A Film Location Contract

TOWER HAMLETS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 17:00

Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has completed the procurement process for the "CO6119A Film Location Contract," aimed at appointing a film locations management company to oversee filming activity across council-managed assets. This contract is strategically placed within the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which utilized the open procedure method, culminated in an award on 22 January 2026, with an anticipated contract period spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The awarded contract allows for a potential extension of up to 24 months, supporting the council's endeavour to ensure safe, well-managed filming activities while generating revenue for the community.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the film and creative services sectors, particularly those specialising in location management and logistical support. With a contract value amounting to £4.5 million, it is well-suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and those capable of managing extensive filming activities. Companies like The FilmFixer Ltd, an SME, have successfully secured their position as the supplier under this contract, highlighting the potential for other similar-sized firms to leverage such contracts to expand their business footprint in the public service domain. The requirement for extensive marketing and online promotional resources also suggests that businesses with robust media and communication capabilities stand to gain from participating in similar future tenders.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005965-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-04-10

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
Tolulope Shodipo
Contact Email
tolulope.shodipo@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2073644099

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 1BJ
Post Town
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

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