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title: "T21/12_Provision of AV Streaming Services for Graduations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f24c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION"
published: "2022-06-06"
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# T21/12_Provision of AV Streaming Services for Graduations

Buyer: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f24c

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Anglia Ruskin University Higher Education Corporation, which is seeking bids for the contract titled "T21/12_Provision of AV Streaming Services for Graduations." This tender falls under the services industry, specifically in the event services category (CPV code: 79952000) and is set to take place across three locations: Peterborough, Chelmsford, and Cambridge. Currently, the contract is in the award stage, with the most recent activity recorded on 6th June 2022 and the contract value estimated at £606,215. The services are expected to facilitate live streaming of graduation ceremonies and ensure availability for global viewing, with an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods after the initial term.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual services, particularly those qualified to deliver live streaming and broadcasting solutions. Companies that provide professional video production, technical support, and AV equipment, along with those with experience in large-scale live events, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. As the procurement requires comprehensive services including equipment supply and a team of technicians, firms offering integrated solutions will likely have an advantage in this competitive selection process.

## Notice

ARU require the graduation ceremonies to be live streamed to allow the friends and families of Graduands/Graduates to view from anywhere in the world. These ceremonies will then be made available for on-demand viewing - without charge to the viewer.The ceremonies are scheduled to be held across 3 different cities twice a year, normally in July and November. Graduations will not take place in more than 1 city at any one time.The 3 current locations arePeterborough Ceremony - Peterborough Cathedral - Peterborough PE1 1XZVenue live stream - Peterborough Cathedral conference room, PE1 1XZChelmsfordCeremony - Chelmsford Cathedral - New St, Chelmsford CM1 1TYVenue Live Stream - Chapter House, Cathedral, CM1 1TYCambridgeCeremony - Corn Exchange - 2 Wheeler St, Cambridge CB2 3QBVenue Live Stream - Guildhall - Cambridge CB2 3QB

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ARU require the graduation ceremonies to be live streamed to allow the friends and families of Graduands/Graduates to view from anywhere in the world. These ceremonies will then be made available for on-demand viewing - without charge to the viewer.The ceremonies are scheduled to be held across 3 different cities twice a year, normally in July and November. Graduations will not take place in more than 1 city at any one time.The 3 current locations arePeterborough Ceremony - Peterborough Cathedral - Peterborough PE1 1XZVenue live stream - Peterborough Cathedral conference room, PE1 1XZChelmsfordCeremony - Chelmsford Cathedral - New St, Chelmsford CM1 1TYVenue Live Stream - Chapter House, Cathedral, CM1 1TYCambridgeCeremony - Corn Exchange - 2 Wheeler St, Cambridge CB2 3QBVenue Live Stream - Guildhall - Cambridge CB2 3QBThe current number of ceremonies, and indication of start times, held in each location during July and November, are as follows:Peterborough - 1 ceremony (2pm) over 1 day.Chelmsford - 3 ceremonies (11am, 3pm and 6pm) per day over 5 consecutive days andCambridge - 3 ceremonies (11am, 3pm and 6pm) per day over 5 consecutive days.These dates may change in future years, and/or the number of ceremonies may increase or decrease.Each ceremony should be professionally edited into its own film and where an honorary has been present we will also require their oration and response to be provided as a separate film to be used by the marketing team. The stream must be available through a web browser on all devices such as desktops, laptops and mobile devices etc and all operating systems including Android and IOS, and to all viewers, worldwide. All streaming and recorded videos must also include English Language subtitles - Subtitles must be accurate and cross checked if automated. In addition to the filming and streaming of the ceremonies the supplier must provide large display screens at the ceremonies which play a pre-recorded video whilst guests are being seated. The AV supplier must provide all audio-visual equipment for our graduation ceremonies to support the live streaming and filming of all ceremonies. This would include, but is not limited to, cameras with tripod and platforms, display screens, laptops, mixing desk for sound, microphones for use on lectern and lapel mics for speakers etc.The AV supplier must also supply all staff and technicians required to ensure the smooth running of all AV both during the lead up to the event and the event itself, including but not limited to, production manager, vision mixer, camera operators, sound engineer, runner and webcasting technician etc.

Options: Option to extend for 2 x 12months periods after the initial term

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015475-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £606,215 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment
- 79952000 - Event services
- 92100000 - Motion picture and video services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2022 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015475-2022
- 1 Nov 2021 at 17:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027358-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aru.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/angliaruskinuniversity

## Provenance

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