---
title: "Audio Visual Equipment for Autumn Award Ceremonies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05de64"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE"
published: "2025-11-11"
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# Audio Visual Equipment for Autumn Award Ceremonies

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05de64

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Audio Visual Equipment for the Autumn Award Ceremonies at the University of Staffordshire has culminated in a direct award to HSL Entertainment Management Ltd. This contract involves supplying equipment, stage setup, on-the-day support, and de-rigging services, specifically for events taking place in Stoke on Trent, UK. The process was concluded without competition as it fell below the procurement threshold. The contract commenced on 6th November 2025 and will end on 17th November 2025, with a total gross value of £50,035. This falls under the 'goods' category, covering audio-visual equipment, sound, video-recording apparatus, and associated accessories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual goods and services, particularly those already experienced in the specific needs of academic institutions. Companies that are proficient in event management and technical support for academic ceremonies would be well-suited candidates for future tenders of this nature, potentially including both small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to strengthen their portfolio by catering to educational organisations. The University of Staffordshire's requirement for high-quality service delivery at their Autumn Award Ceremonies could serve as a prestigious reference for future business opportunities within the academic event sector.

## Notice

The University of Staffordshire has awarded a below threshold contract to HSL for the provision of Audio Visual Services to the Autumn Awards Ceremonies including equipment, stage and on the day support and de-rigging HSL have previously provided the services and are experienced in delivering within the location

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072671-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,696 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HSL ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction
- 32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 10:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072671-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072671-2025
  11th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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