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CSP26307-SPARKhub film and animation

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 Mar 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here involves UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, England, as the buying organisation. They have initiated the contract titled "CSP26307-SPARKhub film and animation," classified under multimedia software development services in the services category. This procurement follows a limited method, indicating below-threshold limited competition, and has already reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £21,840 gross, spans from 11 March 2026 to 11 June 2026 and is being announced by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, also based in Swindon. The announcement was made public on 12 March 2026, and the supplier awarded is Wandersense from Glasgow, Scotland.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in film and animation services, particularly those adept in multimedia software development. Given the SME status of the winning supplier, small and medium-sized enterprises that provide innovative and high-quality multimedia solutions are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement exercises. This limited procurement approach can be ideal for SMEs as it facilitates targeted opportunities without the need for extensive competition, thereby enabling unique expertise and capabilities to be effectively leveraged.

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Notice Title

CSP26307-SPARKhub film and animation

Notice Description

****THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**** This procurement is being concluded following a limited procurement exercise Brief Description of Requirement Film and animation service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06685a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022319-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212520 - Multimedia software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 11 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

WANDERSENSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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