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Newsroom Upgrade - School of Journalism

THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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26 May 2023 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire has awarded a contract for the Newsroom Upgrade - School of Journalism project to Altered Images Ltd. The contract, valued at £271,930 GBP, entails a complete broadcast news environment overhaul, including Newsroom computer system scripting and scheduling, video editing with shared storage, and playout scheduling linked to the NRCS and a 3-channel playout device in the North West region. The tender was under the Open procedure (above threshold) method, with a tender deadline of 27th February 2023 and a contract period running from 23rd May to 31st July 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in services related to broadcast news technology to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly suited to compete due to the project's suitability for SME involvement. Altered Images Ltd., the successful bidder, is now responsible for fulfilling the contract requirements to upgrade the Newsroom facility at The University of Central Lancashire in Preston, England.

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Notice Title

Newsroom Upgrade - School of Journalism

Notice Description

A broadcast news environment - A Newsroom computer system scripting and scheduling - Video editing with shared storage - Playout scheduling linked to the NRCS and 3 channel playout device with a further channel for studio recording.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0546cdd8-aa1b-4ac8-8713-5ac30c0f7fa5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cc3769-b11d-4c1c-9691-22233284def5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£271,930 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£271,930 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 May 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 1-6 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2HE
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTERED IMAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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