Film Production Contract Newark and Sherwood

Film Production Contract Newark and Sherwood

The Council is seeking to appoint an established and suitably experienced company to provide high quality filmed content for use within the National Civil War Centre and on the augmented reality town trail.

REFERENCE DJ/JK

Provision of High Quality Filmed Content for an Augmented Reality Town Trail
Awarding body Newark and Sherwood District Council

Description

Newark and Sherwood District Council plans to open a National Civil War Centre in Newark-on-Trent at the end of 2014 to showcase the Town’s pivotal role in the English Civil War. An augmented reality town trail is also being developed which will incorporate the many historically significant sites within Newark.

The Council is seeking to appoint an established and suitably experienced company to provide high quality filmed content for use within the National Civil War Centre and on the augmented reality town trail.

Sufficient film is required for approximately 6 x 2-minute segments for use within the NCWC and 25 x 30-second segments for use within the town trail. Professional scripting has been completed for the filming and we are now looking for a company with an excellent track record and relevant experience of filming historically and contextually accurate stories in both location and studio settings. Suitable candidates are expected to be fully conversant with, and provide all services in support of, pre- and post-production whilst also ensuring that the filmed content is suitable for large screen projection and for compression to mobile devices.

This contract opportunity is offered through a 2-stage (sub-OJEU threshold) competitive tender process whereby an initial Pre-Qualification stage will be used to shortlist suitable candidates to be invited to tender.

To receive the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and further information about the project, please contact by e-mail: John King, Procurement Business Manager, Newark & Sherwood District Council (john.king@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk). The deadline for expressing an interest in this opportunity is 12 December 2013. 

Additional information

This contract is being managed by Newark and Sherwood District Council . To request documentation contact john.king@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk