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Audio Visual Equipment for Autumn Award Ceremonies

UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE

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11 Nov 2025 at 10:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Audio Visual Equipment for the Autumn Award Ceremonies at the University of Staffordshire has culminated in a direct award to HSL Entertainment Management Ltd. This contract involves supplying equipment, stage setup, on-the-day support, and de-rigging services, specifically for events taking place in Stoke on Trent, UK. The process was concluded without competition as it fell below the procurement threshold. The contract commenced on 6th November 2025 and will end on 17th November 2025, with a total gross value of £50,035. This falls under the 'goods' category, covering audio-visual equipment, sound, video-recording apparatus, and associated accessories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual goods and services, particularly those already experienced in the specific needs of academic institutions. Companies that are proficient in event management and technical support for academic ceremonies would be well-suited candidates for future tenders of this nature, potentially including both small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to strengthen their portfolio by catering to educational organisations. The University of Staffordshire's requirement for high-quality service delivery at their Autumn Award Ceremonies could serve as a prestigious reference for future business opportunities within the academic event sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audio Visual Equipment for Autumn Award Ceremonies

Notice Description

The University of Staffordshire has awarded a below threshold contract to HSL for the provision of Audio Visual Services to the Autumn Awards Ceremonies including equipment, stage and on the day support and de-rigging HSL have previously provided the services and are experienced in delivering within the location

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072671-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction

32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,696 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DE
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HSL ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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