Award

Hybrid Webcasting

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract award notice for the "Hybrid Webcasting" project was issued by Renfrewshire Council, located in Paisley, UK (region UKM83). This procurement, falling under the industry category of general public services, specifically focuses on webcasting services. The procurement process has been completed with Public-i Group Ltd as the awarded supplier for this contract. The initiative aims to provide hybrid webcasting services, including hardware, support, and maintenance. The contract was signed on 24th June 2025, with the procurement method being a limited one, explicit as an award procedure without a prior call for competition, intended to allow careful market evaluation synchronized with local elections scheduled for May 2027. The total contract value is £55,000.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities by necessitating a range of services such as software licensing, support, and staff training for hybrid webcasting operations. Companies that specialise in web-based broadcasting technology, maintenance, and support would be well-suited to deliver on such requirements, and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in public sector collaboration may find this contract particularly appealing. The project allows the awarded supplier to contribute to enhancing public accessibility to council meeting coverage, aligning with broader digital public service trends. As such, it would be highly beneficial for tech companies looking to expand their service offerings to local government bodies.

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Notice Title

Hybrid Webcasting

Notice Description

Contract award notice for Hybrid Webcasting Webcasting is the live or recorded transmission of video over the web. Webcasting enables members of the public to access content where and when they want. Council meetings can be viewed live but most Councils have found that around 80% of webcast visitors view the archive at their convenience rather than the live feed. The Council require a Service Provider to provide a hybrid webcasting service, hardware and support and maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Webcasting is the live or recorded transmission of video over the web. Webcasting enables members of the public to access content where and when they want. Council meetings can be viewed live but most Councils have found that around 80% of webcast visitors view the archive at their convenience rather than the live feed. Appointed Service Provider will provide hybrid webcasting service, software licences, support and maintenance and training for staff.

Options: Additional hours over the period of the contract

Procurement Information

To allow the service time to review the market with a view of either conducting a tender process for a new hybrid webcasting service or implementing a new solution, a negotiated contract is required with the incumbent supplier Public-i Group Limited. This would allow the service to conduct an option appraisal as to what option is best value for the Council and this timescale will also align to the local elections which are due to take place in May 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802364
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534862
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212510 - Communication software development services

72212515 - Video conferencing software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months 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
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Milliken
Contact Email
kevin.milliken@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003000300

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC-I GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534862
    Hybrid Webcasting - Contract award notice for Hybrid Webcasting Webcasting is the live or recorded transmission of video over the web. Webcasting enables members of the public to access content where and when they want. Council meetings can be viewed live but most Councils have found that around 80% of webcast visitors view the archive at their convenience rather than the live feed. The Council require a Service Provider to provide a hybrid webcasting service, hardware and support and maintenance.

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