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title: "ID 5978081 - DfE - Provision of Video and Animation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052a13"
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# ID 5978081 - DfE - Provision of Video and Animation Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052a13

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## Summary

The Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland has completed a procurement process for the provision of video and animation services, which will be delivered by BNL Productions Ltd, based in Craigavon. This contract, ID 5978081, was awarded following an open procurement procedure and involves the creation of high-quality video content to promote the Department's programmes and initiatives. The procurement process reached the award stage on 29th August 2025, and the contract commenced on 1st September 2025, running until 31st August 2029. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on motion picture and video services in the region of Northern Ireland (UKN). The procurement adhered to the UK’s central government guidelines.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the creative media industry, particularly those specialising in video and animation production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are geared towards delivering high-quality content and have experience in public sector communications, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The procurement process highlighted competitive criteria such as proposed methodologies, personnel experience, and contract management capabilities, indicating a preference for businesses that demonstrate both technical prowess and innovative approaches in their submissions. The open procedure underlines the Department's commitment to inclusivity and widening participation, encouraging new entrants in the sector to pursue growth through public contracts.

## Notice

The Department for the Economy requires a Supplier to provide high quality video and animation production services to highlight its programmes and initiatives. These services will play an important role in seeking to inform and influence the Department's customers to avail of the programmes or services being shown. The Supplier will be required to film scenarios / create storyboards as briefed by Departmental officials which will include local employers, training organisations and individuals who are, or have been, engaged in Departmental programmes / initiatives. The objective in each case will be to promote these programmes and provide a clear message to the Department's customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052602-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000 |
| Awards value | £170,000 |
| Contracts value | £170,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION; DEPARTMENT FOR ECONOMY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8FD |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BNL PRODUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92100000 - Motion picture and video services
- 92110000 - Motion picture and video tape production and related services
- 92111000 - Motion picture and video production services
- 92111100 - Training-film and video-tape production
- 92111200 - Advertising, propaganda and information film and video-tape production
- 92111250 - Information film production
- 92111260 - Information video-tape production
- 92140000 - Video-tape projection services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 15:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052602-2025
- 5 Aug 2025 at 16:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046319-2025
- 30 May 2025 at 15:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028914-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052602-2025
  29th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046319-2025
  5th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028914-2025
  30th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bnlproductions.co.uk/
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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