Scope
Reference
002607
Description
Secret Maps will explore the relationship between mapping and secrecy in a global context between the 9th and 21st centuries. It is an exhibition about how and why, contrary to their modern appreciation as things which openly provide knowledge of the world, maps have been utilised by governments, armies, businesses, organisations, communities and individuals in the withholding of all kinds of spatial knowledge.
The exhibition will explore what types of spatial information (from hidden treasure to personal data) have been subject to attempts at secrecy. It will consider whether historical control of spatial information has influenced how the world is perceived, and whether, in an age where spatial data is routinely shared and democratised, it is easier or more difficult to keep a secret today.
We require an AV contractor to join the team to produce four films for the exhibition.
The filmmaker/contractor will be expected to collaborate with the appointed 3D design team and AV hardware contractor to ensure seamless co-ordination. This will be by e-mail, video call, telephone call or in person meetings and managed by the British Library team.
Contract 1. Secret Maps
Supplier
Contract value
- £12,000 excluding VAT
- £14,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
16 April 2025
Contract dates
- 17 April 2025 to 30 September 2025
- 5 months, 14 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92111310 - Entertainment film production
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - unknown
Supplier
Chocolate Films
66 Ponton Road
London
SW11 7BA
United Kingdom
Region: UKI34 - Wandsworth
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Secret Maps
Contracting authority
British Library
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCXZ-9362-XQJM
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
United Kingdom
Email: nikki.drydale@bl.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - central government