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Growth Opportunity Film and Social Media Assets

MANCHESTER INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SERVICE LIMITED

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20 Jan 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Manchester Investment and Development Agency Service Limited involves the creation of a "Growth Opportunity Film and Social Media Assets," aimed at delivering advertising film production services. This initiative is classified under the services category and was spearheaded by the procuring entity, The Growth Company Limited. Located in Manchester, the procurement process has reached the award stage as of January 2026. The contract, valued at an estimated £62,200, spans from April 2025 to February 2026. The procurement method employed was direct and below the threshold, opting not to engage in competition due to its nature.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in film and social media asset production, particularly those capable of delivering advertising film production. Given the nature of the work, SMEs like Paper Films Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. Companies with expertise in creative media and marketing services, based in or around Manchester, stand to benefit significantly by leveraging comprehensive delivery addresses within the UK region. The scope of work covered in the tender aligns well with businesses seeking to expand their involvement in government-related projects.

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Notice Title

Growth Opportunity Film and Social Media Assets

Notice Description

Growth Opportunity Film including Social Media Assets, footage and future second iteration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060995
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004660-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92111210 - Advertising film production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SERVICE LIMITED
Additional Buyers

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
busdev@growthco.uk, tenders@growthco.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAPER FILMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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