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STA-26013 Provision of Filming and Video Production Services for Graduation

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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07 May 2026 at 07:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of filming and video production services for graduation ceremonies and other events at Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, located in Egham, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage. Conducted under a direct procurement method without competition, this tender was awarded to FIRST SIGHT MEDIA LIMITED. The contract commenced on 27th April 2026 and is scheduled to end on 28th February 2027, with a potential extension of up to one year should it be required. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as miscellaneous business services, with a contract valued gross at £207,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in video production and filming services, particularly those that can efficiently manage event coverage for educational institutions. Since this process utilised a direct award under the below-threshold category, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in handling contracts of this nature, like FIRST SIGHT MEDIA LIMITED, stand a favourable chance. Active participation in such contracts enables businesses to establish a firm presence in the educational sector, fostering potential future expansions.

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Notice Title

STA-26013 Provision of Filming and Video Production Services for Graduation

Notice Description

Awarded to First Sight Media Limited for Provision of Filming and Video Production Services for Graduation Ceremonies and other events, via a direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041693-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£173,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST SIGHT MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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