Award

Provision of live streaming services for Council meetings

PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Apr 2026 at 16:05

Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Pendle Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Nelson, UK, has engaged in a contracting process for the provision of live streaming services for their council meetings. This procurement falls under the industry category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The tender aimed to secure an external partner to facilitate the live streaming of council meetings via the Council's YouTube Channel, ensuring the community and stakeholders have access to the proceedings. The contract, valued at £29,250, was awarded to Curiouser & Curiouser Media Ltd on 7th April 2026 and remains active from 16th April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The procurement utilised an open, below-threshold competition method and has progressed to the award stage.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in media and broadcasting, particularly those with capabilities in live streaming and managing online content. Companies like Curiouser & Curiouser Media Ltd, identified as an SME, are well-suited for such opportunities, demonstrating the benefits of engaging with public sector contracts. Businesses within similar sectors can leverage such contracts to enhance their service portfolio, gain public sector experience, and expand their client base. Such opportunities are ideal for SMEs looking to establish a foothold in public sector engagements, offering a consistent revenue stream and the potential for long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of live streaming services for Council meetings

Notice Description

Pendle Borough Council (PBC) is seeking an external partner to provide live streaming services for our key council meetings. Typically, these meetings take place at Nelson Town Hall and commence at 6.30pm and last between 2 and 4 hours. However, they may be extended or shortened depending on content and Members preferences. The live streaming is expected to take place via the Council's YouTube Channel. Providers must ensure that full audio and video recording is accessible to allow residents and stakeholders to follow the proceedings online.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031643-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NELSON
Postcode
BB9 7LJ
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD46 East Lancashire

Local Authority
Pendle
Electoral Ward
Bradley
Westminster Constituency
Pendle and Clitheroe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CURIOUSER & CURIOUSER MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031643-2026
    7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010948-2026
    6th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d0e3616b-5203-f111-813c-005056b64545
    To participate, suppliers must register an interest before 1pm, 27th February 2026 to obtain access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 30th March 2026, 1pm UK Local time via ProContract tender portal. If you require any clarifications on the tender documents, please submit these in writing via ProContract tender portal. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded on the ProContract tender portal. Please note that ProContract, is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN805998. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender document.

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