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Content Creator with the Innovation for Conservation (ICON) Programme

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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21 Jul 2026 at 10:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a content creator under the Innovation for Conservation (ICON) Programme was led by the University of Cumbria, seeking services to manage a long-term database of visual content, archive details, and curate social media strategies. The contracting authority is located at Fusehill Street, Cumbria, UK, and the procurement falls under the 'Public authority - sub-central government' industry category. With the tender now at the award stage, the contract was signed on 17th July 2026, effective from 1st August 2026 until 31st July 2027. The procurement method was below threshold and the legal basis referenced UKPGA 2023/54. The project focuses on services related to natural resource management and conservation strategy planning across various regions in the UK.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in content creation, social media strategy, and database management, particularly those within the SME sector as evidenced by the award to Zuali Creative Ltd, a London-based SME. Companies with expertise in curating bespoke content for impact description and audience growth within conservation and environmental projects would find this contract particularly relevant. The project’s scope, encompassing the diverse UK regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, and others, suggests a broad potential impact and opportunity for a company to leverage its skills in a high-profile, multi-region initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Content Creator with the Innovation for Conservation (ICON) Programme

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require a supplier to work on this programme and manage a long term database of video and photo content from the project as well as archive details and make the database searchable, collect video and photographic content of the ICON Programme and it's collaborative projects within the Centre for National Parks and Protected Areas. We also require the supplier to create, edit and distribute bespoke content to describe the impacts of these programmes, curate the social media strategy for these programmes and grow an audience.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068591-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZUALI CREATIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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