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title: "Aardman Animations model making families and school cultural engagement - AWARD"
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# Aardman Animations model making families and school cultural engagement - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56475437-5710-4952-b982-f5ec0ebe88f8

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Aardman Animations model making families and school cultural engagement - AWARD" was overseen by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category with a CPV classification of library services. The process progressed to the award stage on 28th January 2026 following the tender period that ended on 5th February 2025. The contract covers workshops aimed at families and schools from 10th February 2025 to 24th March 2025, with workshops taking place at multiple locations including the United Kingdom and Europe. The procurement method details are not specified in the document.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the creative and educational sectors, particularly those specialising in cultural engagement and workshop facilitation. Companies with experience in model making and animation, similar in nature to Aardman Animations LTD, the awarded supplier, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) might find participation more challenging, as indicated by this specific procurement's unsuitability criteria. Nonetheless, the awarded value of £999 highlights the tangible opportunities available for creative companies looking to expand their educational outreach services.

## Notice

FS-Case-681999372 Aardman Animations model making families and school cultural engagement . To provide one day x 3 workshops for February Half Term, and one day x 3 workshops to work with schools. Quote to include cost of 2 days of workshops provided by an animator/ model maker and also clay. Travel expenses to also be included, payment of actual cost on receipt of invoice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7000c77a-49b2-4785-aa41-d932b1a68b5c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 24 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £999 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B70 8SZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AARDMAN ANIMATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7000c77a-49b2-4785-aa41-d932b1a68b5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7000c77a-49b2-4785-aa41-d932b1a68b5c
  28th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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