--- title: "Tender for the Supply and Maintenance of Media Related Services at Sandwell Register Office, Sandwell Valley Crematorium and Rowley Regis Crematorium" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3520aba-86bb-4c07-9c1a-dfee0872d199" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3520aba-86bb-4c07-9c1a-dfee0872d199" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3520aba-86bb-4c07-9c1a-dfee0872d199.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3520aba-86bb-4c07-9c1a-dfee0872d199.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-12-16" --- # Tender for the Supply and Maintenance of Media Related Services at Sandwell Register Office, Sandwell Valley Crematorium and Rowley Regis Crematorium Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3520aba-86bb-4c07-9c1a-dfee0872d199 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3520aba-86bb-4c07-9c1a-dfee0872d199) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3520aba-86bb-4c07-9c1a-dfee0872d199.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for "Tender for the Supply and Maintenance of Media Related Services" at the Sandwell Register Office, Sandwell Valley Crematorium, and Rowley Regis Crematorium. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified primarily as media equipment and services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with closing date set for 17th January 2020 at 15:00 hours. The anticipated contract will commence on 1st March 2020 and remain in effect until 29th February 2024. The procurement will be conducted through an open procedure, allowing interested suppliers to participate easily. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in media-related services, including those offering audio-visual equipment, webcasting technologies, and database solutions. Companies with a background in providing multimedia services for ceremonial occasions, particularly those familiar with licensing and maintenance of such systems, would be well-positioned to compete. As only one provider is expected to be appointed, potential bidders should prepare to demonstrate their expertise and compatibility with existing infrastructure. ## Notice Title: Tender for the Supply and Maintenance of Media Related Services at Sandwell Register Office, Sandwell Valley Crematorium and Rowley Regis Crematorium Ref SCC 157 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has a requirement for a supplier of a music database, visual tributes and a webcasting recording service with internet access for wedding ceremonies and funeral services at Sandwell Register Office, Sandwell Valley Crematorium and Rowley Regis Crematorium and continued ongoing maintenance and licencing of the systems. The fulfilment of the contract is dependent upon the suppliers' ability to utilise existing media related infrastructure or demonstrate compatibility. These have been installed by the previous supplier Wesley Media/The Yaboo Co. The successful supplier is required to provide all necessary software for the following outputs to be fully achieved. The following is a brief indication of the requirements: - o Music database - enabling access to suitable digital music for wedding ceremonies and funeral services o Visual tributes - enable the playing of short videos and visual presentations, photographs etc. during ceremonies and funeral services o Recording services/ceremonies - to enable HD visual and audio recording of ceremonies and funeral services which can be made available to the customer on to formats as noted in the pricing schedule. o Webcasts - enable families and couples to webcast their funeral services and ceremonies in real time and continue to be available for viewing a minimum of up to one month days thereafter Contractors/Supplier(s) Appointment It is anticipated that the Council will appoint a single provider that is a suitably qualified and experienced to provide the services at an agreed price and specification to the terms and conditions of this Tendering process. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 17th January 2020 at 15:00hrs Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 17th January 2020 at 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef9d22d-b494-45bc-8ac4-473b461c3fea | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 29 Feb 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B71 3SX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Newton | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 48 - Software package and information systems - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30237240 - Web camera - 32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus - 32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction - 32333000 - Video recording or reproducing apparatus - 32353000 - Sound recordings - 44316400 - Hardware - 48222000 - Web server software package - 48610000 - Database systems - 48611000 - Database software package - 48612000 - Database-management system - 48825000 - Web servers - 51611100 - Hardware installation services - 72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services - 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services - 72320000 - Database services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2019 at 10:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef9d22d-b494-45bc-8ac4-473b461c3fea - 16 Dec 2019 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef9d22d-b494-45bc-8ac4-473b461c3fea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef9d22d-b494-45bc-8ac4-473b461c3fea 16th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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