--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: Provision of Web Casting & Audio Visual" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c294389-7212-487e-ba94-1114558b380f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c294389-7212-487e-ba94-1114558b380f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c294389-7212-487e-ba94-1114558b380f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c294389-7212-487e-ba94-1114558b380f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2018-08-14" --- # GB-Lowestoft: Provision of Web Casting & Audio Visual Buyer: WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c294389-7212-487e-ba94-1114558b380f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c294389-7212-487e-ba94-1114558b380f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c294389-7212-487e-ba94-1114558b380f.json) ## Summary The Waveney District Council is currently conducting a public procurement for "Provision of Web Casting & Audio Visual" services, focused on enhancing the accessibility and transparency of Council meetings. This tender is classified under the audio-visual equipment category and is located in Lowestoft, East of England. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with the tender period set to close on 27th August 2018, and the contract period expected to commence on 2nd January 2019, lasting until 30th June 2019. The total contract value is estimated at £50,000, with a minimum value of £25,000 and follows an open procurement method. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in audio-visual technology, specifically those providing webcasting services, cameras, and microphone systems, would be well-positioned to compete. The successful implementation of this project will not only promote local democratic engagement but also enhance the operational capacity of the Council, making it a beneficial partnership for bidders who can deliver innovative solutions in this domain. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 14 August 2018 for the following reason: Due to the holiday period. This Procurement exercise has been extended to the 4th September 2018 for submission close. A new procurement timetable has been published as a clarification .Due to developments in video technology and the increased availability of consumer devices for accessing video content means that providing a service to webcast meetings is a feasible option for the Councils. Webcasting Council meetings could support a range of benefits from increasing democratic engagement and debate, especially on key local issues such as planning, to improving the transparency of Council processes and decision-making. It will also enable members of the public who are unable to attend a meeting to see and hear the debates that influence the decisions the Councils make. The two Councils also wish to ensure that any new camera and microphone systems are effectively integrated with their existing audio visual and presentation systems so as to improve the range and performance of these systems to support meetings and events. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8745de3a-703a-4bb0-b59d-f5f22eae2ad5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0EQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment ## Release History - 14 Aug 2018 at 11:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8745de3a-703a-4bb0-b59d-f5f22eae2ad5 - 7 Aug 2018 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8745de3a-703a-4bb0-b59d-f5f22eae2ad5 - 31 Jul 2018 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8745de3a-703a-4bb0-b59d-f5f22eae2ad5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8745de3a-703a-4bb0-b59d-f5f22eae2ad5 14th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Provision-of-Web-Casting-%26-Audio-Visual/45MPUCNN4C Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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