Tender

Development of animated resilience and planning explainer videos for local government

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)

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12 Dec 2025 at 23:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is seeking a supplier to develop and produce up to six animated explainer videos aimed at enhancing the understanding of local government resilience and emergency planning among government officers. This tender, classified under the motion picture and video production services category, is an open competition and falls below the procurement threshold. Interested parties should note that the deadline for enquiries is 7th January 2026, with submissions due by 14th January 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 31st January 2026 and conclude on 30th March 2027, with a total gross value of £48,000. The project is centred in London, UK.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in motion picture and video production services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have experience in creating educational or informational content. The emphasis on quality over cost, with a 70% weight given to quality, underscores the agency's interest in high-quality deliverables. Companies with expertise in developing engaging and informative audiovisual content that communicates complex subjects succinctly will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of animated resilience and planning explainer videos for local government

Notice Description

We are seeking to commission a supplier to develop and produce up to 6 explainer videos to help key personnel within local government to build knowledge around local government resilience and emergency planning. The videos should help explain key local government resilience and emergency planning to local government officers at all levels.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f546
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082708-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£38,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
£38,400 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 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
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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