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Audio Visual Support Partner

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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01 Apr 2026 at 19:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Audio Visual Support Partner" was conducted by the Pension Protection Fund, a buying organisation located in Croydon, England. The contract, falling under the industry category of Television and audio-visual equipment, involved providing maintenance and support for existing AV equipment and the installation of new AV kits as required. The procurement was executed through a call-off from the KCS Audio Visual Solutions Y24003 framework on a selective basis, designed for small and medium enterprises. The tender stage concluded on 26th January 2026, followed by an award issued on 24th February 2026, with the contract period commencing on 6th March 2026 and ending on 5th March 2027. The contract holds a value of £150,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises specialised in audio-visual services. The selective procurement method via a framework agreement ensures tailored competition with the potential for long-term engagement, given the 1+1+1 year contract structure. Businesses with expertise in AV maintenance, installation, and professional services are ideally positioned to benefit, allowing companies to expand their service offerings and engage with a notable organisation like the Pension Protection Fund. Charterhouse Voice & Data Ltd, as the awarded supplier, demonstrates the types of commercially agile and large-scale operations that can thrive in such procurement environments.

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Notice Title

Audio Visual Support Partner

Notice Description

Audio Visual Support Partner to provide maintenance and support for AV Kit and ad hoc professional services to provide and install new AV kit as required. Procured via KCS Audio Visual Solutions Y24003 framework on a 1+1+1 year basis. Contract value is based on full extensions being taken and ad hoc professional services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-010c2699-6023-4a1d-8bc1-6eca6a349e29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/729f3bf8-79ca-41ef-ac88-d76838a5a66a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARTERHOUSE VOICE & DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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