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title: "Third Party Administrator for the Film and TV Production Restart Scheme"
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# Third Party Administrator for the Film and TV Production Restart Scheme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-061d0f44-acd2-4521-97a9-6fb8553f0d8a

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## Summary

The Department For Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Third Party Administrator for the Film and TV Production Restart Scheme". This initiative, classified under business services (CPV code 79000000), aimed to provide technical support and direct funding to production companies facing losses due to Covid-19 disruptions. The contract was awarded to Marsh Commercial for a total value of £3,000,000 and will be effective from September 10, 2020, until March 31, 2022. The procurement method utilised was a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on August 31, 2020.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses engaged in film and television production support services, particularly those that provide consultancy and administrative services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find themselves well-suited to participate in such tenders, offering innovative solutions and tailored approaches to assist production companies navigating the complexities introduced by the pandemic. Engagement in this sector may bolster business growth as the demand for support services in media production continues to rise.

## Notice

DCMS is seeking a supplier to provide technical support to facilitate the implementation and administration of the Film and TV Production Restart Scheme. The scheme will provide direct funding to production companies to meet certain losses from delay or abandonment to their productions due to Covid-19.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e66fca-4b5f-4dd3-974c-4bc6cc6486cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARSH COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 28 May 2021 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e66fca-4b5f-4dd3-974c-4bc6cc6486cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e66fca-4b5f-4dd3-974c-4bc6cc6486cf
  28th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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