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title: "Newsroom Upgrade - School of Journalism"
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# Newsroom Upgrade - School of Journalism

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0546cdd8-aa1b-4ac8-8713-5ac30c0f7fa5

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire has awarded a contract for the Newsroom Upgrade - School of Journalism project to Altered Images Ltd. The contract, valued at £271,930 GBP, entails a complete broadcast news environment overhaul, including Newsroom computer system scripting and scheduling, video editing with shared storage, and playout scheduling linked to the NRCS and a 3-channel playout device in the North West region. The tender was under the Open procedure (above threshold) method, with a tender deadline of 27th February 2023 and a contract period running from 23rd May to 31st July 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in services related to broadcast news technology to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly suited to compete due to the project's suitability for SME involvement. Altered Images Ltd., the successful bidder, is now responsible for fulfilling the contract requirements to upgrade the Newsroom facility at The University of Central Lancashire in Preston, England.

## Notice

A broadcast news environment - A Newsroom computer system scripting and scheduling - Video editing with shared storage - Playout scheduling linked to the NRCS and 3 channel playout device with a further channel for studio recording.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cc3769-b11d-4c1c-9691-22233284def5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £271,930 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £271,930 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALTERED IMAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 26 May 2023 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cc3769-b11d-4c1c-9691-22233284def5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cc3769-b11d-4c1c-9691-22233284def5
  26th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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