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03 Jul 2026 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the creation of a "Living Library of Videos for Permanence Planning Web Based Tool". The contract was granted to Brickwall Films Ltd, a company based in London, to produce professionally made videos that will support social workers in their decision-making processes. The primary aim of this project is to ensure consistent practices among Local Authorities and enhance understanding of permanence's long-term effects on individuals' lives. This contract falls under the services category, specifically involving video film production and welfare services for children and young people, with the work scheduled between 1st April 2026 and 31st March 2027. The procurement method used was a direct award, described as "below threshold - without competition", signifying a straightforward award without a competitive tender process.

This project offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production of educational and welfare-oriented video content or those in the children and family welfare sector. The emphasis on providing lived-experience videos points towards a demand for storytelling prowess and expertise in social issues, which could be beneficial for small- or medium-sized enterprises like Brickwall Films Ltd. Such contracts can help businesses bolster their portfolios by associating with government projects that have community impact, and they provide an entry into future collaboration with public authorities. Businesses capable of understanding and addressing the nuanced needs of Local Authorities and children's services stand in good stead to leverage such opportunities for growth.

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Notice Title

Direct Award - Living Library of videos for Permanence Planning Web Based Tool

Notice Description

The contract will allow for professionally produced lived-experience videos to be created by Brickwall Films Ltd; this will help social workers understand how permanence decisions shape individuals' lives over time. A core aim of the project is to promote more consistent practice across Local Authorities, ensuring that decision-making remains aligned with each child's long-term needs relating to identity, contact, stability, and wellbeing. The tool will be freely accessible for children's service teams to support both training and planning activities. The plan is to increase awareness of the lifelong impact of adoption on adopted people, adopters, and birth families.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c322
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062661-2026
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

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

32354500 - Video films

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRICKWALL FILMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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