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SCH - International Invention Build

SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "SCH - International Invention Build." This tender involves international outreach to invite children to submit their inventions, which will be showcased on YouTube to promote the National Centre for Children's Health and Technology (NCCHT). The procurement stage is at the award phase, with Kids Invent Stuff selected as the supplier. The process followed a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The contract, spanning from March 3, 2026, to June 30, 2026, focuses on services related to motion picture and video production, situated in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational content creation, STEM promotion, or youth engagement initiatives. The initiative aims to inspire the next generation and promote early engineering careers among children aged 4–11. Companies specialising in creative design, educational outreach, or video production would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. The procurement process showcases an inviting potential for businesses to collaborate with public authorities and contribute to global promotional activities centring on innovative educational projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCH - International Invention Build

Notice Description

International outreach inviting children to submit their inventions, these are designed, fabricated & tested on youtube to promote the NCCHT. Invention to be installed in the Discovery Den at NCCHT. * A second invention inspired by children, designed and built for the Discovery Den * A second long-form YouTube videos showcasing the process, the inventions and the Centre * A global promotional opportunity for the Centre - reaching parents, educators and families worldwide * International-level outreach and engagement with young inventors across the globe * Tangible, inspiring legacy in the new Centre * Continued promotion of early STEM engagement and visibility of engineering careers for children aged 4-11

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066167
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019157-2026
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

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIDS INVENT STUFF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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