Provision of Hearing Room Audio Equipment Solution

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, involved the provision of digital audio equipment for hearing rooms, designed specifically for hybrid hearings. The project, titled "Provision of Hearing Room Audio Equipment Solution," falls under the audio-visual equipment category (CPV: 32321200) and is located in London, with delivery expected to the postcode W1B 1PZ. The procurement progressed under the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System framework and utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded to buk Solutions Limited on 4th February 2026. The contractual period will begin on 16th February 2026 and run until 15th February 2031, following the closed tender phase on 20th November 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses equipped to deliver hybrid hearing solutions integrated with existing software and processes, particularly those within the audio-visual equipment sector. With an awarded contract value of £464,137.98, it represents an attractive project for businesses with expertise in digital audio recording partnerships. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the audio-visual consultancy and equipment supply industries could find this contract particularly beneficial owing to the project's compatibility with SMEs and the streamlined procurement process via the dynamic purchasing system framework. The successful supplier, buk Solutions Limited, highlights the contract's accessibility to SMEs, paving the way for similar enterprises to compete for future opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hearing Room Audio Equipment Solution

Notice Description

Hearing Room Digital Audio Equipment Solution A solution built for hybrid hearings, retaining the current software solution and processes. To also include a partnership with a skilled and reputable Digital Audio Recording (DAR) partner. The tender was under the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework: Audio Visual Technical Consultancy & Commissioning. RM6225.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c523dcd-627d-4051-a408-33b9465092df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c6d4438-9be6-4668-b654-f904657c7e0b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£464,137 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£464,137 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 1PZ
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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