Award

T21/12_Provision of AV Streaming Services for Graduations

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jun 2022 at 10:09

Tender

01 Nov 2021 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Anglia Ruskin University Higher Education Corporation, which is seeking bids for the contract titled "T21/12_Provision of AV Streaming Services for Graduations." This tender falls under the services industry, specifically in the event services category (CPV code: 79952000) and is set to take place across three locations: Peterborough, Chelmsford, and Cambridge. Currently, the contract is in the award stage, with the most recent activity recorded on 6th June 2022 and the contract value estimated at £606,215. The services are expected to facilitate live streaming of graduation ceremonies and ensure availability for global viewing, with an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods after the initial term.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual services, particularly those qualified to deliver live streaming and broadcasting solutions. Companies that provide professional video production, technical support, and AV equipment, along with those with experience in large-scale live events, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. As the procurement requires comprehensive services including equipment supply and a team of technicians, firms offering integrated solutions will likely have an advantage in this competitive selection process.

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Notice Title

T21/12_Provision of AV Streaming Services for Graduations

Notice Description

ARU require the graduation ceremonies to be live streamed to allow the friends and families of Graduands/Graduates to view from anywhere in the world. These ceremonies will then be made available for on-demand viewing - without charge to the viewer.The ceremonies are scheduled to be held across 3 different cities twice a year, normally in July and November. Graduations will not take place in more than 1 city at any one time.The 3 current locations arePeterborough Ceremony - Peterborough Cathedral - Peterborough PE1 1XZVenue live stream - Peterborough Cathedral conference room, PE1 1XZChelmsfordCeremony - Chelmsford Cathedral - New St, Chelmsford CM1 1TYVenue Live Stream - Chapter House, Cathedral, CM1 1TYCambridgeCeremony - Corn Exchange - 2 Wheeler St, Cambridge CB2 3QBVenue Live Stream - Guildhall - Cambridge CB2 3QB

Lot Information

Lot 1

ARU require the graduation ceremonies to be live streamed to allow the friends and families of Graduands/Graduates to view from anywhere in the world. These ceremonies will then be made available for on-demand viewing - without charge to the viewer.The ceremonies are scheduled to be held across 3 different cities twice a year, normally in July and November. Graduations will not take place in more than 1 city at any one time.The 3 current locations arePeterborough Ceremony - Peterborough Cathedral - Peterborough PE1 1XZVenue live stream - Peterborough Cathedral conference room, PE1 1XZChelmsfordCeremony - Chelmsford Cathedral - New St, Chelmsford CM1 1TYVenue Live Stream - Chapter House, Cathedral, CM1 1TYCambridgeCeremony - Corn Exchange - 2 Wheeler St, Cambridge CB2 3QBVenue Live Stream - Guildhall - Cambridge CB2 3QBThe current number of ceremonies, and indication of start times, held in each location during July and November, are as follows:Peterborough - 1 ceremony (2pm) over 1 day.Chelmsford - 3 ceremonies (11am, 3pm and 6pm) per day over 5 consecutive days andCambridge - 3 ceremonies (11am, 3pm and 6pm) per day over 5 consecutive days.These dates may change in future years, and/or the number of ceremonies may increase or decrease.Each ceremony should be professionally edited into its own film and where an honorary has been present we will also require their oration and response to be provided as a separate film to be used by the marketing team. The stream must be available through a web browser on all devices such as desktops, laptops and mobile devices etc and all operating systems including Android and IOS, and to all viewers, worldwide. All streaming and recorded videos must also include English Language subtitles - Subtitles must be accurate and cross checked if automated. In addition to the filming and streaming of the ceremonies the supplier must provide large display screens at the ceremonies which play a pre-recorded video whilst guests are being seated. The AV supplier must provide all audio-visual equipment for our graduation ceremonies to support the live streaming and filming of all ceremonies. This would include, but is not limited to, cameras with tripod and platforms, display screens, laptops, mixing desk for sound, microphones for use on lectern and lapel mics for speakers etc.The AV supplier must also supply all staff and technicians required to ensure the smooth running of all AV both during the lead up to the event and the event itself, including but not limited to, production manager, vision mixer, camera operators, sound engineer, runner and webcasting technician etc.

Options: Option to extend for 2 x 12months periods after the initial term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f24c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015475-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

79952000 - Event services

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£606,215 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
procurement@aru.ac.uk
Contact Email
procurement@aru.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1SQ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST SIGHT MEDIA

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