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AV Services at the July 2026 Graduations

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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16 Apr 2026 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of the West of England, located in Bristol, England, concerns the provision of AV Services for the July 2026 Graduations. This contract falls under the industry category of Television production services with classification CPV 92221000, and takes place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded under a procurement method described as "Other - BVS," with the procurement stage at the award phase as of 16 April 2026. The contract period was set between 5 March 2026 and 6 March 2026 with a total value of £33,673.75. The award date was 4 March 2026, and the successful bidder was First Sight Media Limited.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SME businesses specialising in AV and live streaming services to expand their portfolio within the education sector and beyond. With the University of the West of England being a reputable institution, the opportunity to work alongside them can enhance business credibility and open further collaboration with higher education institutions. Companies with expertise in live streaming, stageclips, and flexible service delivery are ideal candidates for such contracts, given the scope of work required. SMEs are encouraged to leverage their agility and specialised skills to compete for similar contracts in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AV Services at the July 2026 Graduations

Notice Description

The provision of AV services at the July 2026 Graduations, live streaming and stageclips.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4180999-c36d-4d84-9dbc-258297dcfb5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/564673d2-087a-497a-9dab-c59dd0d551cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - BVS
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92221000 - Television production services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,673 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,673 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2026 30 days
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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST SIGHT MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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