Tender

Audio Visual Services and Corporate Events (Provision of)

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Sunderland College is seeking professional and experienced suppliers to provide comprehensive Audio-Visual (AV) services for its corporate events. This includes services for key events such as Graduation Ceremonies, ensuring high-quality sound, lighting, video projection, display equipment, technical support, and streaming capabilities. The tender falls under the industry category of services and includes classifications such as audio-visual equipment and event services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 2nd February 2026. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically via the EPNE e-tendering system. The contract is set to commence on 31st March 2026 and will run until 30th March 2029, with options for two additional 12-month extensions.

Businesses with expertise in audio-visual equipment and event management will find this tender a valuable opportunity for growth. The contract offers a long-term engagement, providing avenues for continuous business development and collaboration with a prominent educational institution. Companies experienced in delivering technical support and AV solutions for events will be well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on high-quality service delivery. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition, inviting broad participation and allowing smaller enterprises to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004003-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
Kieron Hadland
Contact Email
procurement@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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