---
title: "Newsroom Upgrade- School of Journalism"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039a8b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
published: "2023-05-24"
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# Newsroom Upgrade- School of Journalism

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039a8b

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire has recently awarded a contract for the Newsroom Upgrade - School of Journalism to Altered Images Ltd. The contract, valued at £271,930.00, was signed on 23rd May 2023. The procurement process was completed under an open procedure for goods category. The tender involved a broadcast news environment system upgrade, including scripting, video editing, and playout scheduling. The buying organisation, located in Preston, United Kingdom, initiated this tender process, aiming to enhance its journalism facilities.

The active tender with the title Newsroom Upgrade - School of Journalism presents a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in software packages and computer systems. The tender, valued at £400,000.00, includes requirements for a Newsroom computer system upgrade with shared storage and playout scheduling. The University of Central Lancashire in Preston, United Kingdom, is seeking suppliers for this opportunity. Businesses involved in software development and broadcasting technology are well-suited to compete for this tender. With a submission deadline of 27th February 2023, interested companies can contribute their expertise to elevate the school's journalism infrastructure.

## Notice

A broadcast news environment - A Newsroom computer system scripting and scheduling - Video editing with shared storage - Playout scheduling linked to the NRCS and 3 channel playout device with a further channel for studio recording.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A broadcast news environment - A Newsroom computer system scripting and scheduling - Video editing with shared storage - Playout scheduling linked to the NRCS and 3 channel playout device with a further channel for studio recording.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014801-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £271,930 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALTERED IMAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 24 May 2023 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014801-2023
- 25 Jan 2023 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002307-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://esourcing.uclan.ac.uk
- https://uclan.ac.uk
- https://www.uclam.ac.uk
- https://www.uclan.ac.uk

## Provenance

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