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Provision of Virtual Production Training and Mentoring for Media Cymru

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, a forward-thinking and dynamic institution, has awarded a contract for the provision of virtual production training and mentoring services as part of the Media Cymru project. This initiative, aimed at enhancing the skills of professionals in the screen media industry, will be carried out by Final Pixel Ltd. The contract, valued at £173,044.80, was signed on 10th April 2025, marking the commencement of the program. The training scheme, designed to run over a 9-to-12-month period, caters to mid-to-senior level professionals across film, TV, games, broadcast, and live events sectors, primarily based in Wales.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in virtual production, training, and relevant multimedia services. Companies experienced in delivering hands-on, intensive training programmes, especially those with expertise in creative, technical, and production skills, would find this tender highly beneficial. The procurement method used was open, with the planning stages beginning in December 2024 and the tender closing on 14th March 2025. Service providers capable of offering industry partnerships, comprehensive training content, and supportive infrastructure for diverse trainee needs will be particularly well-suited to participate and thrive in this business growth opportunity.

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Notice Title

Provision of Virtual Production Training and Mentoring for Media Cymru

Notice Description

The University of South Wales (USW) is one of Britain's most exciting and ambitious universities. Innovative, thriving and sustainable, we work to build better futures for our students, our communities and our partners economically, socially and culturally.As part of Media Cymru, the University of South Wales is seeking tenders to provide a virtual production training and mentoring scheme, to be delivered over a 9-to-12-month period. Providing in-depth, hands-on experience in virtual production, covering both creative, production and technical skills.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146744
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146744
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

32354200 - Cinematographic film

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

92111100 - Training-film and video-tape production

92111210 - Advertising film production

92111300 - Entertainment film and video-tape production

92111310 - Entertainment film production

92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,044 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
John Bessant, Laura Perrott
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1443482386

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINAL PIXEL

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