Video production contracts/tenders

Request

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am requesting information about video and animation production contracts and tender exercises conducted by The National Archives between 17th January 2022 and 17th January 2025.

I would prefer to receive this information by email please.

This request covers all contracts/tenders for:

• Live action video production
• Animation and motion graphics
• Brand/corporate films
• Training videos
• Documentary content
• Social media video content
• Educational films
• Promotional videos
• Event filming
• Aerial/drone filming
• Interactive video content
• Any combination of the above

Specifically, I am requesting:

• Contract Information:
  • Names of successful suppliers awarded contracts
  • Contract values awarded
  • Duration of contracts
  • Contract start and end dates
  • Brief description of production requirements
  • Whether the successful supplier was an incumbent or new supplier
• Tender Process Details:
  • Number of bids received for each tender
  • Advertised budget (if different from final contract value)
  • Highest and lowest bid values received
  • Evaluation criteria weightings used (e.g. quality/price split)
• Procurement Information:
  • Whether any tenders were cancelled or reissued in this period
  • If cancelled/reissued, the reasons why (if this can be shared)
  • Number of clarification questions received per tender
  • Whether contracts were delivered on time and on budget
  • If you need any clarification on this request, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Outcome

Some information provided.

Response

Please find the document attached:

Information within this data has been withheld under Section 43(2) of the FOIA 2000. The information that has been withheld relates to the value of contracts in which the supplier was paid less than £1000 for their work.