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title: "Managed Event Audio Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2749146f-f045-4149-be28-de135e449ef4"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Managed Event Audio Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2749146f-f045-4149-be28-de135e449ef4

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Managed Event Audio Services" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the provision of audio equipment accessories. This procurement falls under the services category, with significant financial details indicating a contract value of £71,760. The procurement method employed was a selective procedure, and the contract period is set from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2017. The tender was awarded on 20 December 2016, and it is pertinent for potential suppliers to note that the tender documents were available until the deadline of 1 December 2016.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in audio equipment and services, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies equipped to provide large-scale communication solutions, such as managed event audio services, would be particularly suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging with the Defra Network can foster significant growth potential, given the increasing utilisation of audio-conferencing platforms in public sector communications.

## Notice

The contract with Vodafone for UC includes provision for audio-conferencing but is mainly intended for standard size meetings ie up to 48 people. Large all-staff managed event meetings can be accommodated but the price for this element does not represent best VfM. The Permanent Secretary is keen to make more use of this communications medium so alternative sources of supply have been considered. The MeetingZone service available on GCloud used by DWP is considered to represent good VfM Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd318059-c636-4f3d-98cf-3d5e09c0d975 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,760 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,760 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEETINGZONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32321300 - Audio-visual materials
- 32351300 - Audio equipment accessories

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2017 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd318059-c636-4f3d-98cf-3d5e09c0d975

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd318059-c636-4f3d-98cf-3d5e09c0d975
  10th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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