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UKRI-5794 Shaping the Arts Documentary Output Material

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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11 Mar 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-5794 Shaping the Arts Documentary Output Material". This contract, within the services category focusing on motion picture and video production, was awarded on the 11th of March, 2026, and covers activities from the 16th to the 31st of March, 2026. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to Wise Productions Ltd through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the motion picture and video production industry, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio through public sector contracts. Wise Productions Ltd, an SME based in London, successfully secured this contract, indicating that similar businesses with expertise in documentary production could benefit from engaging with public authorities like UKRI for future projects. The partnership demonstrates the potential for creative services firms to collaborate with governmental bodies on culturally impactful work.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5794 Shaping the Arts Documentary Output Material

Notice Description

This is an award notice, not a call for competition. Provision of final material for the documentary work undertaken for the Shaping the Arts documentary carried out on behalf of AHRC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066797
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021959-2026
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

92111000 - Motion picture and video production services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,783 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WISE PRODUCTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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