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title: "Audio/Conference Equipment for Worden Hall"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# Audio/Conference Equipment for Worden Hall

Buyer: SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42bc3d4e-7acd-41f4-8647-056e721b82e6

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## Summary

South Ribble Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for providing audio/conference equipment at Worden Hall. This contract was awarded following a selective procurement strategy through a direct call-off from the NHS SBS Framework 'Tech Devices Link 4'. The industry category for this tender, "Video-conferencing equipment", aligns with the CPV classification 32232000, indicative of its technical nature. The contract period commenced on 21st January 2026 and will conclude on 20th January 2027, with the contract's value totalling £47,436.58. While the award was published on 6th March 2026, the formal contract start date was on 21st March 2026, with the equipment to be delivered to Leyland, England, postcode PR25 1DH.

This procurement presents avenues for businesses specialising in video-conferencing and audio equipment. SMEs are especially encouraged to explore opportunities in similar future tenders, given the suitability parameters set out by the council. The successful bidder was SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC, a large-scale enterprise located in Birmingham, suggesting that similar large companies with technical expertise could also vie for analogous contracts. Engaging with framework agreements like the NHS SBS can be a strategic move for businesses looking to expand within this sector. This contract is an illustration of the procurement method's efficiency in meeting both logistical and technological needs within public venues.

## Notice

South Ribble Borough Council has awarded this contract via a direct award, using the NHS SBS Framework 'Tech Devices Link 4' (Framework Agreement Ref: SBS10514).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca9196d2-d122-403a-9315-ce887635f2f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,436 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,436 |
| 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 | SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEYLAND |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR25 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Broadfield |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca9196d2-d122-403a-9315-ce887635f2f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca9196d2-d122-403a-9315-ce887635f2f8
  6th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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