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title: "Graduation Live TV coverage, video link, lighting and live webcasting services."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059657"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2025-09-09"
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# Graduation Live TV coverage, video link, lighting and live webcasting services.

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059657

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has successfully completed the procurement process for services related to "Graduation Live TV coverage, video link, lighting, and live webcasting services." This contract, under the category of photographic and ancillary services, will serve the Cumbria region in the United Kingdom. This tender evolved through the Award stage as of 9th September 2025, resulting in the activation of the contract beginning on 1st June 2026 and continuing through 31st May 2028. Although the procurement method details are unspecified, it was identified as a below threshold procurement. The contract is valued at £70,000, with a gross amount of £84,000, and was awarded to First Sight Media Ltd.

This project creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in live event broadcasting, video production, and associated services. SMEs, like First Sight Media Ltd, demonstrated the capability to meet the university's needs effectively. Companies with expertise in managing live video streams, providing high-quality lighting and broadcast equipment, and offering webcasting solutions are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders, expanding their market reach significantly. By fulfilling such specialised service requirements, businesses can strengthen their portfolio and reputation in the education and events sectors.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria are seeking a supplier to manage, operate and deliver the coverage of live graduation ceremonies via television monitors, to offer a video link service and necessary lighting. To run alongside these services, the university wishes to offer live webcasting of the ceremonies. Graduation ceremonies are held twice a year in July & November .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054884-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2025 at 09:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054884-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054884-2025
  9th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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