Tender

Live Streaming and Filming Services

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 14:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford is seeking suppliers for filming and live streaming services for its graduation ceremonies, captured under the title "Live Streaming and Filming Services." This tender belongs to the services category and covers the film industry and television and radio broadcast transmission services. The procurement stage is currently active in the tender phase with a deadline for submissions set for 16th March 2026. The services will commence on 1st June 2026 and continue for three years. Located in Salford, Greater Manchester, this procurement aims to enhance the quality of pivotal university events held at prominent venues such as the Lowry and Maxwell Hall. Potential suppliers should note that enquiries will close on 9th March 2026.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in film production and live broadcasting to collaborate with an esteemed academic institution, ensuring significant exposure and the possibility for sustained growth over a multi-year contract. Ideal candidates are companies with experience in managing large-scale, multi-day events, and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply owing to their suitability under tender specifications. Companies that can demonstrate an ability to deliver high-quality technical solutions and work collaboratively with university staff and other partners will have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Live Streaming and Filming Services

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide filming and live streaming services for its Summer and Winter graduation ceremonies. Graduation ceremonies are formal University events and form a core part of the academic calendar. The services procured under this tender will support the delivery of these events by ensuring ceremonies are professionally filmed and made available via live stream. The Summer graduation ceremonies are held annually in July and typically involve approximately 5,000 graduates with ceremonies typically delivered in one week at the Lowry, Salford Quays. The Winter graduation ceremonies are held annually in December and typically involve approximately 3,000 graduates, also delivered over a one-week period, and held at Maxwell Hall, University of Salford. The supplier will be required to provide all necessary filming and streaming services to support the delivery of the ceremonies, including technical set-up, live operation and de-rig, and to work in coordination with University staff and other appointed contractors/venues. The level of detail required within the specification will be proportionate to the scale and profile of the events, and suppliers are expected to demonstrate relevant experience in delivering similar services for large-scale, multi-day events. We are looking for a supplier to provide this service on a three-year contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06596e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015750-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

44176000 - Film

64228000 - Television and radio broadcast transmission services

92111250 - Information film production

92111310 - Entertainment film production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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