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Crematorium Audio-Visual Media equipment and support contract via CCS RM6237 LVPS DPS

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 May 2025 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has completed its procurement process for a contract titled "Crematorium Audio-Visual Media equipment and support contract via CCS RM6237 LVPS DPS". The procurement involved the installation and supply of audio-visual equipment, including cameras, screens, and multimedia networks, to enhance the services at Sutton Road crematorium in Southend-on-Sea, England. The contract was awarded to Vivedia Limited T/A Obitus, a small or medium-sized enterprise, through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award status of the contract was made active on 22 May 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 1 June 2025 and end on 31 May 2028. The awarded contract is valued at £251,100.39 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual technology, musical licensing, and digital services to showcase their expertise by providing innovative solutions for public service sectors such as crematoriums. Companies with strengths in customising digital platforms for secure, interactive funeral services would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. Additionally, entities with a robust supply chain in multimedia networks and a track record of high customer satisfaction should consider positioning themselves for similar future opportunities within public procurement frameworks. The focus on audio-visual systems and the associated support services aligns well with SMEs aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Crematorium Audio-Visual Media equipment and support contract via CCS RM6237 LVPS DPS

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council requires the two chapels at Sutton Road crematorium to have the installation and supply of appliances that provide music and visual tribute services, equipment (camera, screens, speakers, microphones and cable etc), digital & physical copies of tributes as keepsakes, and webcasting for funerals services. Music licensing and other associated rights and maintenance/servicing of equipment to be managed by the supplier. A hosted, secure online (via individual funeral director log ins) platform where music requests may be made from the supplier's library, along with facility for funeral directors or the applicant for the funeral to upload photos and videos for playback during the service. Additional information: The lower contract value is for hardware, software, services and support only and the greater contract value is for hardware, software, services, support and a 3 year estimate for Media sales based on the current level.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7453f808-1921-442f-ba22-f3911bce9467
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa35ca11-405b-498e-93c9-15a3b07ff657
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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


CPV Codes

30231300 - Display screens

32223000 - Video transmission apparatus

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32417000 - Multimedia networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£251,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£251,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVEDIA LIMITED T/A OBITUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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