--- title: "The Provision of Audio-Visual Equipment, Installation and Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05df22" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05df22" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05df22.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05df22.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST" published: "2026-04-14" --- # The Provision of Audio-Visual Equipment, Installation and Support Buyer: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05df22 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05df22) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05df22.json) ## Summary In a recently awarded contract, Outwood Grange Academies Trust based in Wakefield, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement of essential audio-visual equipment with VIRTUE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED. This tender involves the provision, installation, and support of interactive and non-interactive AV equipment across their academies, enhancing the educational environment for both students and local communities. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract officially commenced on 18th May 2026, lasting an initial two-year term, with potential extension options bringing its end date to 17th May 2030. This contract, fully aligned with the UK's legislative framework, encompasses multiple regions including UKD, UKF, and UKE, under the category of goods procurement. The partnership with VIRTUE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED represents a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in AV equipment and installation services. As a part of the contract, businesses can engage not only in direct supply but also in installation and maintenance, offering additional avenues for revenue generation. Organisations that are skilled in deploying advanced audio-visual solutions, including strategic support for classroom and hall setups, are ideally positioned to leverage this invitation to bid. Furthermore, SMEs with a proclivity for scalable solutions within educational institutions stand to benefit immensely from participating in similar procurement processes, fostering business growth and community development. ## Notice Outwood Grange Academies Trust and its academies (hereafter referred to as the Trust) are seeking to appoint a strategic partner for the supply and installation of essential AudioVisual (AV) equipment. This key partnership is designed to directly support and enhance the learning environment for our students, academies, and the wider communities we serve. The opportunity covers the end-to-end provision of AV equipment, including installation and where applicable its maintenance/support. The predominant aspect of the tender focuses on the need to support our academies interactive and noninteractive displays; including fixtures such as wall brackets, mounts, cabling, and covers. However, the strategic partner will need to be able to support the Trust's other ad-hoc AV equipment and support requirements; including but not limited to; Main Hall AV equipment, Classroom Visualisers, and Desktop Monitors. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract will be based on an initial 2-year term, but with the option for the Trust to extend for up to a further 2 years. ### Planning Information Interested parties can contact Outwood via procurement@outwood.com to register their interest and request any additional information ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033515-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Award date | 19 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2028 | | Recurrence | 2030-02-02 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | Lots value | £1,600,000 | | Awards value | £1,600,000 | | Contracts value | £1,600,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST | | Locality | WAKEFIELD | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF1 2PF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield | | Local authority | Wakefield | | Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | | Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VIRTUE TECHNOLOGIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment ## Release History - 14 Apr 2026 at 07:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033515-2026 - 20 Mar 2026 at 12:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025714-2026 - 2 Feb 2026 at 07:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008716-2026 - 12 Nov 2025 at 08:24 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072998-2025 - 12 Nov 2025 at 08:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072996-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033515-2026 14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025714-2026 20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008716-2026 2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072998-2025 12th November 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072996-2025 12th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Registration - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.virtuetechnologies.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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