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Negotiated Contract for the Annual Subscription of Crematorium AV Equipment

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council has awarded a contract titled "Negotiated Contract for the Annual Subscription of Crematorium AV Equipment" under the industry category of general public services. This contract, which falls within the services sector, encompasses the ongoing annual subscription of AV equipment for the council's Bereavement Services. The contract activities include annual music charges, troubleshooting, webcast/tribute requirements, and service music needs. Located in Hamilton, UKM95, the contract runs from 20 November 2024 to 17 November 2029, with no extension option. The procurement method used was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the technical necessity and exclusive rights possessed by the supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, specifically for providers in the AV and service maintenance sectors. Vivedia Ltd, the successful supplier, is an SME specialised in such equipment, indicating a favourable environment for small to medium enterprises with unique or exclusive technology to secure similar contracts. Companies capable of offering specialised, proprietary services have a competitive edge in such procurement processes, with potential for long-term collaboration and consistent revenue streams through contracts of considerable duration and value.

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Notice Title

Negotiated Contract for the Annual Subscription of Crematorium AV Equipment

Notice Description

Bereavement Services within the Council have a requirement for the ongoing annual subscription of the Crematorium AV (Audiovisual) Equipment. The ongoing monthly and annual charges include the following: Annual Music Charge, Troubleshooting, Webcast/Tribute requirements, Service music requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract period will be for a period from 20 November 2024 - 17 November 2029 (5 years) with no option to extend. The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1(a) of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts. The Executive Director is satisfied that the above justification applies to the award of this contract, it is in the Council's interests to use the Negotiated Tendering Procedure for this contract and the contract will secure Best Value for the Council in terms of Standing Order 2.6 because Vivedia Limited are the sole provider of the system currently in place. This provides the Council with the best route to market and demonstrates best value whilst providing the Council's crematorium subscription services of its AV equipment.

Procurement Information

The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Standing Order 9.3.1(a) of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reason: Vivedia Limited have exclusive rights to the system currently in place and therefore are the only provider able to offer annual and monthly subscriptions for the AV system. Therefore, the services can only be provided by one suitable contractor for the following reasons: - Competition is absent for technical reasons - The protection of exclusive rights including intellectual property rights

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783892
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519011
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

32351300 - Audio equipment accessories

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£286,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julie McAlpine
Contact Email
julie.mcalpine@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698454793

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVEDIA LTD - OBITUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519011
    Negotiated Contract for the Annual Subscription of Crematorium AV Equipment - Bereavement Services within the Council have a requirement for the ongoing annual subscription of the Crematorium AV (Audiovisual) Equipment. The ongoing monthly and annual charges include the following: Annual Music Charge, Troubleshooting, Webcast/Tribute requirements, Service music requirements.

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