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Published 13 Oct 2025, 11:12 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Historic England (HE) Video Supplier Framework

Official notice

Authority: Historic England (Central government)

Framework agreement2 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment (32)Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Framework ceiling (notional)£500,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 9 May 2025awarded 9 Oct 2025
Awarded to A Few Good Productions +7 more
Framework period 2 yrsends 1 Aug 2027 · up to 1 Aug 2028 with extensions · starts 1 Aug 2025

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Historic England wishes to establish framework agreements for a range of trusted suppliers to respond to briefs for creating and editing video content. This will be split into two lots:

Lot 1: Full video production services

Lot 2: Video editing

The first (Lot 1) will offer a variety of video production services, including but not limited to:

  • Creative development
  • Filming and interviewing contributors
  • Sourcing contributors including talent liaison and management
  • Location sourcing and management
  • Drone filming
  • Picture editing including application of brand guidelines
  • Voiceover recording
  • Sound editing and mixing
  • Colour grading
  • Animation and motion graphics
  • Music selection and licensing
  • Delivery of additional cuts for social media

The second (Lot 2) will only focus on video editing services, including but not limited to:

  • Picture editing including application of brand guidelines
  • Sound editing and mixing
  • Colour grading
  • Animation and motion graphics
  • Music selection and licensing
  • Delivery of additional cuts for social media

The framework will run for a minimum of 2 years anticipated being awarded 01/08/2025 - 31/07/2027, with an optional extension year from 31/07/2028.

  • How the procedure runs: Stage 1 (Procurement Specific Questionnaire) - The Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) will be scored and a maximum of 20 Bidders for Lot 1 and maximum of 15 Bidders for Lot 2 will be invited to the second stage of the procurement and receive an Invitation To Tender (ITT). The Bidders technical ability will be scored against the scoring table contained within the PSQ. Contract examples will be looked at as a whole and scored out of 20 based on their relevance to the requirement and how they demonstrate capability. Stage 2 (Invitation To Tender) Following release of the ITT, on assessing the return tenders, we envisage inviting a maximum of 10 (Lot 1) and 5 (Lot 2) suppliers for the framework.
  • No preliminary market engagement: Historic England has not undertaken any pre-market engagement for this requirement, due to recent alternative procurements taking place and developing our knowledge of the market.

CPV: Advertising film production · Film products · Information film production · Video films

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
24 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 11 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 3 yrs from 1 Aug 2025
Published description of the framework

Mini competitions will be carried out using a price weighting of 50% and Quality weighting of 50%. On occasion Historic England reserve the right to direct award a call-off in these circumstances:

Should the geographical location of a provider would represent a significant saving in the carbon (CO2e) expended undertaking the project. Cases when a production requires delivery in less than two weeks. Cases where a supplier provides a unique artistic approach that is required for the production of a specific requirement.

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot
Lot #1Full video production servicesAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£350,000

The first (Lot 1) will offer a variety of video production services, including but not limited to:

  • Creative development
  • Filming and interviewing contributors
  • Sourcing contributors including talent liaison and management
  • Location sourcing and management
  • Drone filming
  • Picture editing including application of brand guidelines
  • Voiceover recording
  • Sound editing and mixing
  • Colour grading
  • Animation and motion graphics
  • Music selection and licensing
  • Delivery of additional cuts for social media
Contract period: 1 Aug 2025 – 1 Aug 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 1 Aug 2028 with extensionsValue: £350,000 exc. VAT · £420,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The framework can be extended by a maximum of one year dependent on requirement.
32354000 Film products32354500 Video films92111210 Advertising film production92111250 Information film production
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please see Part 3A Section 1.6 (Financial capacity) of the Conditions of Participation document reference "PRT6 Conditions of Participation".

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please see Part 3A Section 1.8 (Technical ability) of the Conditions of Participation document reference "PRT6 Conditions of Participation".

Lot #2Video EditingAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£150,000

The second (Lot 2) will only focus on video editing services, including but not limited to:

  • Picture editing including application of brand guidelines
  • Sound editing and mixing
  • Colour grading
  • Animation and motion graphics
  • Music selection and licensing
  • Delivery of additional cuts for social media
Contract period: 1 Aug 2025 – 1 Aug 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 1 Aug 2028 with extensionsValue: £150,000 exc. VAT · £180,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The framework can be extended by a maximum of one year dependent on requirement.
32354000 Film products32354500 Video films92111210 Advertising film production92111250 Information film production
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please see Part 3A Section 1.6 (Financial capacity) of the Conditions of Participation document reference "PRT6 Conditions of Participation".

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please see Part 3A Section 1.8 (Technical ability) of the Conditions of Participation document reference "PRT6 Conditions of Participation".

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: Dependent on the independent scoring of both lots, a supplier may be added to both lots of the framework.
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please see Part 3A Section 1.6 (Financial capacity) of the Conditions of Participation document reference "PRT6 Conditions of Participation".

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please see Part 3A Section 1.8 (Technical ability) of the Conditions of Participation document reference "PRT6 Conditions of Participation".

What this means for your bid
  • “Historic England (HE) Video Supplier Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
13 Oct 2025, 11:12 BST
Last source update
7 Nov 2025, 09:32 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 2 Aug 2025
Authority reference
P/REF 00000395
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-014224
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Advertising film productionFilm productsInformation film productionVideo films
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-050069 Find a Tender
How it runs

Stage 1 (Procurement Specific Questionnaire) - The Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) will be scored and a maximum of 20 Bidders for Lot 1 and maximum of 15 Bidders for Lot 2 will be invited to the second stage of the procurement and receive an Invitation To Tender (ITT). The Bidders technical ability will be scored against the scoring table contained within the PSQ. Contract examples will be looked at as a whole and scored out of 20 based on their relevance to the requirement and how they demonstrate capability.

Stage 2 (Invitation To Tender) Following release of the ITT, on assessing the return tenders, we envisage inviting a maximum of 10 (Lot 1) and 5 (Lot 2) suppliers for the framework.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Requests to participate (first stage)
9 May 2025, 11:00 BST
Appointment period ends
9 May 2025, 11:00 BST
Clarification deadline
6 May 2025, 18:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Please see our electronic tendering site In Tend to submit your Conditions of Participation at in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx… ↗

Timeline

10 Apr 2025 → 7 Nov 2025 · 8 dates
  1. Tender notice published
    10 Apr 2025, 11:07 BST
  2. Clarification questions by
    6 May 2025, 18:00 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    9 May 2025, 11:00 BST
  4. Contract starts
    1 Aug 2025
  5. Award decision expected by
    2 Aug 2025, 00:59 BST
  6. Assessment summaries sent379 days ago
    9 Oct 2025, 00:00 BST
  7. Standstill ends365 days ago
    22 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
  8. Latest notice published349 days ago
    7 Nov 2025, 09:32 GMT

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 10 Apr 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    10 Apr 2025, 11:07 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    13 Oct 2025, 11:12 BST
    UK6
  3. Contract signature expected
    24 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  4. Contract details notice published
    7 Nov 2025, 09:32 GMT
    UK7

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 111 award · see the list ↓
Bids received 244 from SMEs · busiest of 2 lots
Contracts signed 1latest 24 Oct 2025
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Full video production services1 award
A Few Good ProductionsSME, Bonfire Films LtdSME, Brickwall Films LtdSME, Candle And Bell LimitedSME, Klaxon StudioSME, S&B Originals ltdSME +5 more27 Oct 2025 – 25 Oct 2027 · up to 25 Oct 2028Extensions: One year extension option, from original Contract end date.£500,0009 Oct 2025Awarded

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Full video production services24final-stage tenders40—
2 · Video Editing24final-stage tenders40—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Historic England

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PXLY-5862-RMML The Engine House, Swindon, South West, SN22EHContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

11 commercial parties on the notice
  • A Few Good ProductionsFramework contractorGB-COH: 12349518 Commercial Rd, Bristol, London, EC1V2NXContact email, phone
  • Bonfire Films LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 12024348 47 Ripley Gardens, London, London, SW14 8HFContact email, phone
  • Brickwall Films LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 05426036 Unit A Tavern Quay, London, London, SE16 7EXContact email, phone
  • Candle And Bell LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 08559329 Stonehills, Gateshead, North East, NE10 0HWContact email, phone
  • Klaxon StudioFramework contractorGB-COH: 15712401 100 Drummond Road, London, London, SE16 4FAContact email, phone
  • S&B Originals LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 13870515 34 Gay Street, Bath, South West, BA1 2NTContact email, phone
  • SkylarkMediaFramework contractorGB-COH: 05446048 Bishopston, Bristol, South West, BS7 8AAContact email, phone
  • Sound View Media LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 08120586 87 Howard Road, Plymouth, South West, PL9 7ERContact email, phone
  • Tinker Taylor LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 04602794 Gibb Street, Digbeth, West Midlands, B9 4ATContact email, phone
  • Wild Rice Films LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 12166384 252 Whitehall Rd, Bristol, South West, BS5 7BGContact email, phone
  • Woven FilmsFramework contractorGB-COH: 08289199 Commercial Rd, Bristol, South West, BS1 6TGContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender