Award

Provision of music, webcasting and visual tributes within Wirrals Cemeteries & Landican Crematorium

WIRRAL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 14:34

TenderUpdate

16 Sep 2025 at 14:34

TenderUpdate

01 Sep 2025 at 15:04

Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of music, webcasting, and visual tributes within its cemeteries and Landican Crematorium. The awarded contract is part of an open procedure and was finalised on 7th January 2026. This contract, pertaining to the IT services industry, is intended to service funeral ceremonies across multiple chapels, including the Landican Crematorium North, Centre, and South Chapels, as well as the Frankby Cemetery Chapel for a music database provision. The potential contract period spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029, with an option for an extension up to two additional years. Located in Wallasey (region UKD74), this tender is valued at £154,107.05, with Vivedia Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Sheffield, being the successful supplier.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the realms of IT services, software development, and internet support, which cater to public sector needs. SMEs like Vivedia Ltd that specialise in delivering comprehensive digital solutions, such as music databases and webcasting services with internet access, stand to gain from participating in similar tenders. The contract highlights the importance of quality service provision and competitive pricing, with evaluation criteria emphasising technical assessments and cost-effectiveness. Firms that can demonstrate value through innovative and reliable IT solutions will be well-placed to compete in the evolving digital service landscape sought by public authorities like Wirral Council.

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Notice Title

Provision of music, webcasting and visual tributes within Wirrals Cemeteries & Landican Crematorium

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint an experienced supplier who is able to provide a music database, visual tributes and a webcasting recording service with internet access for funeral services within its and three chapels at: * Landican Crematorium (North Chapel, Centre Chapel and South Chapel). A music database only provision within it's chapel at: * Frankby Cemetery Chapel

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract has 2 x 12 months extension (Estimated contract value per year is PS72,000 minus VAT)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001119-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£128,422 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-10-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcorporate@wirral.gov.uk, sales@socialvalueportal.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Vauxhall
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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