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Audio Visual Partner

OFCOM

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23 Jul 2025 at 11:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for an Audio Visual Partner has been completed by Ofcom, a major regulatory authority in the communications industry based in London. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting repair and maintenance services of audio equipment, and was initiated under the award stage with the contract being active as of 30th June 2025. This contract was let under the CCS Framework RM6225, focusing on audio visual technical consultancy and commissioning, with a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The fixed term is six years, beginning on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2031. The estimated contract value is between £556,380 and £1,056,380 including VAT, emphasising both fixed and variable costs over the contract duration. The procurement relates to Ofcom's offices located in various regions including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and more.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio visual solutions, particularly those experienced in design consultancy, equipment support, and reconfiguration services. Companies with expertise in repairing and maintaining audio equipment and providing consultancy for large-scale AV installations could find this contract beneficial for business growth. Ofcom’s selective procurement method suggests that businesses demonstrating high standards coupled with underlying reliability and technical proficiency would be well-suited to take advantage of this opportunity. Furthermore, Ofcom highlights the suitability of SMEs and VCSEs, underlining the inclusivity within the procurement process, offering smaller but capable firms a chance to compete alongside larger suppliers such as Pacific Computers Limited, which has already been awarded the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audio Visual Partner

Notice Description

This procurement is for an AV partner to ensure that all equipment is supported, configured and to have expertise on hand to support Ofcom ensure that any new kit is specified, tested, and installed correctly across all our offices.The scope of this contract will cover: 1. The Support services to maintain the existing audio-visual hardware and software that is currently installed across our offices. Ensuring all equipment is assessed, maintained and Ofcom is aware of warranty deadlines. 2. Undertake reconfiguration and future installations. 3. Design consultancy to assist Ofcom with implementing AV solutions for new and larger spaces. Additional information: This contract was let under CCs Framework RM6225 - Audio Visual Technical Consultancy & Commissioning. The fixed cost of the contract is PS556,380 inc. VAT, for the full term 6-year term of the contact. However, the variable cost of the contract is estimated to PS84k inc. VAT per annum, and approx. PS500k over the life of the contract. This cost will only be incurred when a requirement is identified, and budget is available. There for the purpose of the procurement notice the estimated contract value is between PS556,380 and PS1,056,380 Inc. VAT. The higher figure is being advertised for the purpose of this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9209b4f7-58bf-4bf1-9ab0-d3afa8602e98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d05eafd2-6d9d-4048-a25f-45fb89e921d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50342000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£522,912 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,056,380 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PACIFIC COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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