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title: "Graduation Live TV coverage, lighting and live web casting - AWARD"
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# Graduation Live TV coverage, lighting and live web casting - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5329093-115a-4650-b79d-c81bf6aad28a

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for Graduation Live TV coverage, lighting, and live webcasting to First Sight Media Ltd. The tender was initiated as an open procedure with a tender closing date of 8th March 2023. The contract period will run from 17th April 2023 to 16th April 2026. The University conducts graduation ceremonies twice a year in July and November in Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category.

This opportunity with the University of Cumbria for providing live event services is suited for businesses involved in video conferencing, event management, and broadcasting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The awarded contract offers potential for business growth over the contract period till April 2026, providing a stable revenue source for the winning supplier, First Sight Media Ltd.

## Notice

The University is looking to appoint as supplier to manage, operate and deliver the coverage of their live graduation ceremonies via television monitors, to offer video link service and necessary lighting. To run along these services, the University wishes to offer live web casting of the ceremonies. Graduation ceremonies are held twice a year in July and November.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a59eebd3-0b59-4634-934b-06ae4917db4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2023 - 16 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | LANCASHIRE |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 3BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | John O'Gaunt |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST SIGHT MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48515000 - Video conferencing software package

## Release History

- 26 May 2023 at 07:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a59eebd3-0b59-4634-934b-06ae4917db4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a59eebd3-0b59-4634-934b-06ae4917db4c
  26th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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