Scope
Reference
NE300925GAN
Description
This project aims to utilise the medium of animation to uncover novel ways to communicate the important contribution of geodiversity to a range of Protected Site Strategies (PSS) projects with a view to supporting PSS initiatives across England. Four to five (depending on cost) 'animation episodes' will be produced focussed on different PSS aspects, viewable either independently or sequentially, to tell our geological story - the story of nature through time, where we have come from, where we are now, and where we are going. We envisage that there will be a common narrative thread and visual style weaving through each animation, utilising distinctive narration through regional/local voices to further develop the connections to place. The successful contractor should have access to/be able to present a range of illustrative styles at the initial meeting to choose from as well as a range of sound artists to read the scripts. It is anticipated that this project will start on October 21st 2025 and would need to be completed by 29th March 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £41,666 excluding VAT
- £49,999 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 October 2025 to 29 March 2026
- 5 months, 9 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
15 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached.
Your response must be sent to Barbara.Silva@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 15th October 2025.
If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Barbara.Silva@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Full details available in the RFQ.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Specification template_GeoAnimations2.docx
RFQ
Order Form NE Standard Goods & Services Terms and Conditions_Geoanimation2.docx
Order Form
Commercial Response Basic_Geoanimation2.docx
Commercial Response
Q&As - Geo Animation.docx
Clarification to Bidders Questions
Contracting authority
Natural England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Barbara Silva
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government