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CSP26522 - Production of a Podcast Series

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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22 May 2026 at 10:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, Swindon, for the production of a podcast series. This contracting process, identified by the tender ID CSP26522, falls under the industry category of "Recreational, cultural and sporting services." It employed a limited competition procurement method, implying a below-threshold engagement specifically targeting selected suppliers. The procurement stage was an 'Award,' with the contract being signed on 19th May 2026. The delivery is expected to be completed by 30th May 2026, with an overall contract value of £58,080 GBP. The awarded supplier for this contract is 3SIXTY CREATIVE LIMITED.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in creative services, particularly podcast production. Businesses with expertise in creating engaging audio content may find such limited competition processes advantageous, as they reduce the number of competitors and increase the likelihood of winning contracts. Successfully securing contracts with UK Research and Innovation can provide reputable references, open avenues for future government projects, and enhance a company's portfolio within the UK creative industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26522 - Production of a Podcast Series

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research & Innovation require the production of a podcast series.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047682-2026
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 30 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

3SIXTY CREATIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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