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title: "Crematorium Audio-Visual Media equipment and support contract via CCS RM6237 LVPS DPS"
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buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Crematorium Audio-Visual Media equipment and support contract via CCS RM6237 LVPS DPS

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7453f808-1921-442f-ba22-f3911bce9467

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has completed its procurement process for a contract titled "Crematorium Audio-Visual Media equipment and support contract via CCS RM6237 LVPS DPS". The procurement involved the installation and supply of audio-visual equipment, including cameras, screens, and multimedia networks, to enhance the services at Sutton Road crematorium in Southend-on-Sea, England. The contract was awarded to Vivedia Limited T/A Obitus, a small or medium-sized enterprise, through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award status of the contract was made active on 22 May 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 1 June 2025 and end on 31 May 2028. The awarded contract is valued at £251,100.39 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual technology, musical licensing, and digital services to showcase their expertise by providing innovative solutions for public service sectors such as crematoriums. Companies with strengths in customising digital platforms for secure, interactive funeral services would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. Additionally, entities with a robust supply chain in multimedia networks and a track record of high customer satisfaction should consider positioning themselves for similar future opportunities within public procurement frameworks. The focus on audio-visual systems and the associated support services aligns well with SMEs aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council requires the two chapels at Sutton Road crematorium to have the installation and supply of appliances that provide music and visual tribute services, equipment (camera, screens, speakers, microphones and cable etc), digital & physical copies of tributes as keepsakes, and webcasting for funerals services. Music licensing and other associated rights and maintenance/servicing of equipment to be managed by the supplier. A hosted, secure online (via individual funeral director log ins) platform where music requests may be made from the supplier's library, along with facility for funeral directors or the applicant for the funeral to upload photos and videos for playback during the service. Additional information: The lower contract value is for hardware, software, services and support only and the greater contract value is for hardware, software, services, support and a 3 year estimate for Media sales based on the current level.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa35ca11-405b-498e-93c9-15a3b07ff657 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £251,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £251,100 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIVEDIA LIMITED T/A OBITUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 30231300 - Display screens
- 32223000 - Video transmission apparatus
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32417000 - Multimedia networks

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 16:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa35ca11-405b-498e-93c9-15a3b07ff657

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa35ca11-405b-498e-93c9-15a3b07ff657
  23rd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk

## Provenance

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