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Graduation Live TV coverage, lighting and live web casting - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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26 May 2023 at 07:22

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for Graduation Live TV coverage, lighting, and live webcasting to First Sight Media Ltd. The tender was initiated as an open procedure with a tender closing date of 8th March 2023. The contract period will run from 17th April 2023 to 16th April 2026. The University conducts graduation ceremonies twice a year in July and November in Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category.

This opportunity with the University of Cumbria for providing live event services is suited for businesses involved in video conferencing, event management, and broadcasting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The awarded contract offers potential for business growth over the contract period till April 2026, providing a stable revenue source for the winning supplier, First Sight Media Ltd.

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Notice Title

Graduation Live TV coverage, lighting and live web casting - AWARD

Notice Description

The University is looking to appoint as supplier to manage, operate and deliver the coverage of their live graduation ceremonies via television monitors, to offer video link service and necessary lighting. To run along these services, the University wishes to offer live web casting of the ceremonies. Graduation ceremonies are held twice a year in July and November.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5329093-115a-4650-b79d-c81bf6aad28a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a59eebd3-0b59-4634-934b-06ae4917db4c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48515000 - Video conferencing software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2023 - 16 Apr 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASHIRE
Postcode
LA1 3BE
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
John O'Gaunt
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST SIGHT MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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