Award

Supply of Audio-Visual Solutions

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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Award

05 Aug 2024 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by Kent County Council (T/A Procurement Services), involves the "Supply of Audio-Visual Solutions" with a focus on the audio-visual equipment industry. The procurement stage is at completion, and key contracts have been awarded as of 31st July 2024. The solutions are to be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other international regions. The contract, valued at £200 million, encompasses a wide array of services like asset management, digital signage, hearing assistance, hybrid working solutions, projectors, and more. The contract period commences on 1st August 2024 and ends on 31st July 2028, following an open procedure procurement method.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in audio-visual equipment and related services. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement accommodates diverse supplier types, such as Sharp Business Systems UK PLC, Ricoh UK Ltd, and various SMEs including Akhter Computers Limited and Ashdown Consultant Engineers Ltd. Companies involved in the installation, maintenance, and integration of audio-visual systems, among other specified services, would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The expansive contract value and the international scope of delivery further enhance opportunities for scalable business involvement and market expansion.

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Notice Title

Supply of Audio-Visual Solutions

Notice Description

Services may include but not be limited to the list below. Please see Annex D where there will be an area to declare what Goods/Services you are able to provide. *Asset Management *Associated Software *Auditing of Existing Equipment *Auditorium Solutions *Conferencing Systems *Digital Signage *End User Support *Hearing Assistance (Hearing Loops) *Hybrid Working Solutions *Image Capture Devices *Installation *Integration *Interactive Learning Technology *Interactive Products and Solutions *Maintenance *Outdoor Systems *Project Management *Projectors *Replacement Parts, including Lamps *School Hall Audio Solutions *Service Desk *Service and Maintenance *Software Licensing of Audio-Visual Solutions *Sound Systems *Specialist Advice and Solutions *Training *Video Wall *Virtual Reality *Visitor Management Systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6690cc7d-ab32-4232-948d-2b8a302e361a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc27f52-1014-4dc7-9bc4-a897d298eac0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 4-5 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

AKHTER COMPUTERS

ASHDOWN CONSULTANT ENGINEERS LTD T/A ASHDOWN AUDIO VISUAL

AV PARTSMASTER

AVMI KINLY

CENTRAL AV LIMITED T/A VIDEO CONFERENCING LONDON

CHARTERHOUSE VOICE & DATA

HUGH SYMONS AUDIO VISUAL

IDNS

KICKTEK LTD (TRADING AS SIMPLY AVS

MEDIA POWERHOUSE

NCS TECHNOLOGY

PACIFIC COMPUTERS

PROACTIVE LEARNING

RICOH

SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS

SNELLING BUSINESS SYSTEMS

STONE TECHNOLOGIES

STRIVE AV

SUDLOWS ENTERPRISE SERVICES

THE DMS DIGITAL GROUP (DMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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