Award

Aycliffe Secure Centre - Multi Media System

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

25 Feb 2025 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for a multimedia IPTV system for Aycliffe Secure Centre's bedrooms and house lounges in the North East of the United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Aycliffe Secure Centre - Multi Media System", falls under the Television and audio-visual equipment industry category (CPV: 32320000). The procurement method used was limited with competitive quotation below the threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14 February 2025 and the contract period ranging from 17 February 2025 to 16 February 2030. The contract has been awarded to Unify Business Solutions Limited for a value of £70,807.20 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in multimedia and IPTV systems, particularly those able to supply, install, and maintain high-quality audio-visual equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this contract. The extended contract period of five years allows businesses to establish long-term relationships and secure consistent work, fostering growth and stability.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Aycliffe Secure Centre - Multi Media System

Notice Description

The supply, installation, and maintenance of a multimedia IPTV system (the System) for bedrooms and house lounges in a young person's secure centre (the Centre).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94970675-fa72-45f5-8a6f-cccb57c9ba45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61d377cf-113c-4176-8349-fe762ec407e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,807 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2030 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ethan Bowman
Contact Email
ethan.bowman@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03000260000

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIFY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-94970675-fa72-45f5-8a6f-cccb57c9ba45-2025-02-25T11:34:16Z",
    "date": "2025-02-25T11:34:16Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-94970675-fa72-45f5-8a6f-cccb57c9ba45",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "000958 / DN752934",
        "title": "Aycliffe Secure Centre - Multi Media System",
        "description": "The supply, installation, and maintenance of a multimedia IPTV system (the System) for bedrooms and house lounges in a young person's secure centre (the Centre).",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "32320000",
            "description": "Television and audio-visual equipment"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "North East",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive quotation (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-02-14T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-02-17T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2030-02-16T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-LAE-DUR",
            "name": "Durham County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Durham County Council",
                "scheme": "GB-LAE",
                "id": "DUR"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Hall",
                "locality": "DURHAM",
                "postalCode": "DH15UQ",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Ethan Bowman",
                "email": "Ethan.Bowman@durham.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "03000260000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-04749638",
            "name": "Unify Business Solutions Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Unify Business Solutions Limited",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "04749638"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Dorial House, Unit 2 Hazel Court, Midland Way, Barlborough, Chesterfield, S43 4FD"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-LAE-DUR",
        "name": "Durham County Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-94970675-fa72-45f5-8a6f-cccb57c9ba45-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-02-14T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-02-25T11:34:16Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 70807.2,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-04749638",
                    "name": "Unify Business Solutions Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-02-17T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2030-02-16T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61d377cf-113c-4176-8349-fe762ec407e4",
                    "datePublished": "2025-02-25T11:34:16Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}