Award

Audio Visual Services and Corporate Events (Provision of)

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

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Award

11 May 2026 at 10:56

TenderUpdate

27 Jan 2026 at 12:29

Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

City of Sunderland College has completed the procurement process for the provision of comprehensive Audio-Visual services for its corporate events, such as graduation ceremonies. This contract, ID T25/0207, is part of an open competitive process below the threshold where Big Purple Productions Ltd has been awarded the contract to deliver these services starting from 6th March 2026 to 5th March 2029, with options to extend for two additional 12-month periods. Located in Sunderland, United Kingdom, the buyer sought expertise in audiovisual equipment, event services, and cultural event organisation services under the services category. The procurement falls under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, with the contract valued at £63,972 GBP.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specializing in audio-visual and event management services to showcase and expand their offerings in the education sector. Particularly, firms focusing on high-quality sound, lighting, video projection, and technical support would find this contract fitting to their capabilities. As a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME), Big Purple Productions Ltd successfully competed for this contract, indicating opportunities for similarly positioned companies to participate in future tenders with City of Sunderland College or similar institutions.

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Notice Title

Audio Visual Services and Corporate Events (Provision of)

Notice Description

Education Partnership North East (EPNE) is seeking a professional and experienced supplier to provide comprehensive Audio-Visual (AV) services for its corporate events, this includes Graduation Ceremonies which celebrate student achievements and ad hoc events. The appointed supplier will be responsible for delivering high-quality AV solutions, including sound, lighting, video projection, display equipment, technical support, and streaming capabilities for all corporate events.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042913-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,972 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 4AH
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Barnes
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG PURPLE PRODUCTIONS

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