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04 Aug 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

Invest Northern Ireland is seeking a supplier to provide filming and production services as part of its communications strategy to promote programmes and advisory services. The tender, titled "ID 6440394 - DFE - Invest NI - Filming and Production Services," falls under the industry category of motion picture and video services. The location of the procurement process is Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 21st August 2026 and the tender period closing on 31st August 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, with services valued at £700,000 (excluding VAT), and is subject to Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract is set to commence on 27th November 2026 and could potentially extend until 26th November 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in motion picture and video production, particularly those with experience in creating advertising and information films. Companies that can demonstrate strong project management, creative vision, and experience in producing content with multiple contributors and edit outputs may find this tender particularly attractive. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also be well-suited for this opportunity, given the focus on qualitative criteria in the award process, such as methodology, personnel experience, and social value. Engaging in this procurement could help a business expand its portfolio, enhance its market position, and establish a strong partnership with a key government body in Northern Ireland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 6440394 - DFE - Invest NI - Filming and Production Services

Notice Description

Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) (The Buyer) wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide Filming and Production Services. The contractual outputs are an essential part of the Buyer's communications strategy and provides a strategic platform to promote its programmes and advisory services, which will ultimately facilitate annual programme referral and participation targets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two options to extend at the Buyers discretion. The first option is for a 2 year extension period. The 2nd option is a further 1 year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073786-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

92110000 - Motion picture and video tape production and related services

92111000 - Motion picture and video production services

92111210 - Advertising film production

92111250 - Information film production

92512000 - Archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Nov 2026 - 26 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-07-26

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

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

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7ES
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

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