2 tenders have been released for production services by the “The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd”. No doubt these tenders are for the likes of the larger production companies such as SKY, BBC etc but hopefully the winning production company will offer independent editors, production companies, directors, producers etc and music libraries (such as ourselves) work which will ensure all British creative companies benefit from the London2012 broadcasts. We shall wait and see! (tenders need to be in by the 3rd and 5th November 2010) More info on these tenders can be seen on the https://www.competefor.com website. See more info on QWPM at the Quest Worldwide Production Music website at http://bit.ly/ayr32a
Entertainment Production Services
About the Opportunity:
LOCOG’s Sport Presentation team will elevate the sporting experience to a never before seen level in 2012. Sport Presentation aims to educate, inspire and entertain the live audience at each Olympic and Paralympic Venue whilst enhancing the competition for the athletes.
LOCOG will lead the creative and editorial strategy and oversee outputs for all elements, however, we will look to these production services companies to manage the translation of this creative vision to technical delivery.
Production will start early 2011 and continue up to, and through Gamestime in July-Sept 2012. We are looking for production services companies with experience in large scale multi-venue events and television production to support LOCOG in delivery of its breakthrough Sport Presentation programmes throughout the Games. Most specifically this will involve the procurement and subsequent financial and legal management of the following elements:
- Staging of entertainment acts, including set design and construction, lighting and audio design
- Negotiation and contracting of all performing talent
- Video production including shooting, post production and liaison with graphics production company
- Licensing of archive footage and music
- Hire, management and remuneration of freelance production staff, including editors, audio mixers, wardrobe, hair and make up, etc,. The production companies should have in-depth knowledge of the industry as well as excellent contacts. A dedicated production manager should be assigned in order to streamline the operation and ensure all deadlines are met. We will look to purchase and contract all facilities and services through these production companies, utilising their existing first rate finance and legal teams. LOCOG will retain overall ownership, authority and executive leadership over London 2012’s Sport Presentation elements and creative strategy. All creative and editorial control will remain within LOCOG, as well as final supplier selection decisions. Further facilities required include: - Extensive knowledge and understanding of the events and television industry and existing relationships with key suppliers and individuals.
- Substantial finance and legal teams with capacity to process significant quantities of invoices and services agreements within a fast turnaround.
- Offices in a Central London location with adequate meeting / screening facilities.
- Proven experience in managing sub-contractors
About the buyer's selection process:
Responses to these CompeteFor questions will be evaluated and a shortlist of potential suppliers will be prepared. Successful applicants will be those which, in LOCOG's sole opinion, are most capable of fulfilling LOCOG's requirements as set out in this opportunity. Successful shortlisted suppliers will be e-mailed with details of next steps after the opportunity has closed on CompeteFor. In addition to responding to these questions on CompeteFor, applicants should be prepared to provide evidence to their responses, in the event of being shortlisted. Bidders should note that LOCOG may manage the next phase of the procurement process online using our eTendering system. LOCOG operates a fair and transparent procurement process. Further information on that values that underpin LOCOG procurement can be found in our Diversity and Inclusion Business Charter, available here on the London 2012 website:
http://www.london2012.com/businesscharter LOCOG’s view of value for money is different to that of some other companies. In support of our vision for London 2012 (as described in the ‘About the buyer’ section below), we must consider a broad range of criteria when assessing proposals from bidders. As such, LOCOG defines value for money on the basis of a range of criteria, namely: - Quality, delivery and disposal
- Commercial
- Sustainability
- Diversity and inclusion
- Legal, financial, health and safety For further information about LOCOG and our procurement process, please read the LOCOG Invitation to Tender (ITT) Part 1 which is available on the London 2012 website:
http://www.london2012.com/ITT1 About the buyer:
LOCOG is responsible for preparing and staging memorable Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012. LOCOG is also responsible for staging a series of Test Events in the run-up to the Games; recruiting and training volunteers; and overseeing the four-year Cultural Olympiad leading up to the Games. Find out more about LOCOG and the people delivering the Games:
http://www.london2012.com/about-us LOCOG’s vision is to use the power of the Games to inspire lasting change. This means change in people’s lives; in levels of sport participation; in attitudes to disability; and change in the communities across London, particularly east London. It means change in attitudes towards sustainability and protecting the world we live in; in how everyone participates and engages with the Games; and in how cities host the Games. To realise this vision we aim to deliver Games that: - provide experiences of a lifetime;
- capture the imagination of young people all over the world; and
- create physical, social and sporting legacies to meet the long-term needs of people and their communities. Our suppliers will play a critical role in helping LOCOG to stage a memorable Games and supporting the delivery of our vision for London 2012. LOCOG contract opportunities cover a range of goods and services, split into eight different categories: - Artists, performance and events
- Facilities management and catering
- Security
- Services
- Sports
- Technology
- Transport and logistics
- Venues and infrastructure We will periodically update and share our schedule of future CompeteFor opportunities. View the latest information on the London 2012 website:
http://www.london2012.com/futureopportunities
Sports Presentation Production Company
About the Opportunity:
LOCOG’s Sport Presentation team will elevate the sporting experience to a never before seen level in 2012. As a cohesive team, Sport Presentation is responsible for all video production, sport announcements and commentary, music, audio, lighting and entertainment and the staging of Flower and Victory ceremonies at each competition venue. Sport Presentation aims to educate, inspire and entertain the live audience at each Olympic and Paralympic Venue whilst enhancing the competition for the athletes. This amounts to 900+ sessions and 771 medal ceremonies.
- Management of daily running orders and schedules in to cover timings of all elements of production on field of play during sessions and outside of competition times.
- Management of all feeds to videoboard [using content provided by LOCOG SPP]
- Management of the PA system, including live in-venue commentary and music
- Floor management of mascot activity, entertainment acts and victory ceremonies
- Management of all music reporting, including submission of music cue sheets
- On site management of Sport Presentation’s workforce in liaison with associated LOCOG functional areas
In order to achieve the above, we will be looking to the Sport Presentation companies to work alongside LOCOG in undertaking the following: - Identify and book all specialist Sport Presentation workforce resources required to deliver LOCOG’s programme of Sport Presentation at specified venues and events.
- Generate Games-wide schedules for all individuals between venues and competitions, and across incorporating LOCOG’s Games orienting training and any further job-specific training
- Liaise with LOCOG’s Sport Presentation team for:
o approval on all appointments
o proposed scheduling of workforce across venues/sports
o identification of requirements for travel/accreditation/uniforms /catering, etc
o gamestime operational procedures and templates
- Contract and remunerate all required personnel
- Manage budget including providing accurate cost reporting for all activities All technical equipment will be provided and supported by LOCOG’s Technology team, in consultation with SPP and the Sport Presentation Production companies, where appropriate. LOCOG’s Sport Presentation team will maintain control of the following: - Creative and editorial elements, including the production of all video tape packages and graphics
- Management of clearances for licensed material [archive video footage, music, stills]
- Technical specification of all required equipment, in liaison with LOCOG’s technology team
About the buyer's selection process:
Responses to these CompeteFor questions will be evaluated and a shortlist of potential suppliers will be prepared. Successful applicants will be those which, in LOCOG's sole opinion, are most capable of fulfilling LOCOG's requirements as set out in this opportunity. Successful shortlisted suppliers will be e-mailed with details of next steps after the opportunity has closed on CompeteFor. In addition to responding to these questions on CompeteFor, applicants should be prepared to provide evidence to their responses, in the event of being shortlisted. Bidders should note that LOCOG may manage the next phase of the procurement process online using our eTendering system. LOCOG operates a fair and transparent procurement process. Further information on that values that underpin LOCOG procurement can be found in our Diversity and Inclusion Business Charter, available here on the London 2012 website:
http://www.london2012.com/businesscharter LOCOG’s view of value for money is different to that of some other companies. In support of our vision for London 2012 (as described in the ‘About the buyer’ section below), we must consider a broad range of criteria when assessing proposals from bidders. As such, LOCOG defines value for money on the basis of a range of criteria, namely: - Quality, delivery and disposal
- Commercial
- Sustainability
- Diversity and inclusion
- Legal, financial, health and safety For further information about LOCOG and our procurement process, please read the LOCOG Invitation to Tender (ITT) Part 1 which is available on the London 2012 website:
http://www.london2012.com/ITT1 About the buyer:
LOCOG is responsible for preparing and staging memorable Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012. LOCOG is also responsible for staging a series of Test Events in the run-up to the Games; recruiting and training volunteers; and overseeing the four-year Cultural Olympiad leading up to the Games. Find out more about LOCOG and the people delivering the Games:
http://www.london2012.com/about-us LOCOG’s vision is to use the power of the Games to inspire lasting change. This means change in people’s lives; in levels of sport participation; in attitudes to disability; and change in the communities across London, particularly east London. It means change in attitudes towards sustainability and protecting the world we live in; in how everyone participates and engages with the Games; and in how cities host the Games. To realise this vision we aim to deliver Games that: - provide experiences of a lifetime;
- capture the imagination of young people all over the world; and
- create physical, social and sporting legacies to meet the long-term needs of people and their communities. Our suppliers will play a critical role in helping LOCOG to stage a memorable Games and supporting the delivery of our vision for London 2012. LOCOG contract opportunities cover a range of goods and services, split into eight different categories: - Artists, performance and events
- Facilities management and catering
- Security
- Services
- Sports
- Technology
- Transport and logistics
- Venues and infrastructure We will periodically update and share our schedule of future CompeteFor opportunities. View the latest information on the London 2012 website:
http://www.london2012.com/futureopportunities
