Award

The Provision of Career-Powered Education Video Brief Services, UoB

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Award

13 Apr 2026 at 10:19

Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 17:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Career-Powered Education Video Brief Services," awarding the contract to 3 Heads Limited. This contracting procedure, initiated through an open competition below the threshold, was aimed at sourcing services within the motion picture and video services industry. The university, located in Luton, UK, facilitated the tender as a public undertaking, with the procurement spanning from 18th February 2026 through to the award date of 30th March 2026. The contract's execution period is set from 1st May 2026 to 31st July 2026, offering a significant opportunity for collaboration during these months.

This procurement presents promising opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as evidenced by the engagement of 3 Heads Limited, a recognised SME with VCSE status. Businesses specialising in video recording, motion picture services, and advertising video production are well-suited to partake in similar bids due to the demand for creative and innovative solutions in educational settings. The open procurement method encourages diverse participation, fostering an environment where smaller enterprises can effectively compete and expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Career-Powered Education Video Brief Services, UoB

Notice Description

The Provision of Career-Powered Education Video Brief Services, University of Bedfordshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065789
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033174-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

32333000 - Video recording or reproducing apparatus

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

92111100 - Training-film and video-tape production

92111220 - Advertising video-tape production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£19,560 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

3 HEADS

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