---
title: "Audio Visual Services and Corporate Events (Provision of)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0607e3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# Audio Visual Services and Corporate Events (Provision of)

Buyer: CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0607e3

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## Summary

City of Sunderland College has completed the procurement process for the provision of comprehensive Audio-Visual services for its corporate events, such as graduation ceremonies. This contract, ID T25/0207, is part of an open competitive process below the threshold where Big Purple Productions Ltd has been awarded the contract to deliver these services starting from 6th March 2026 to 5th March 2029, with options to extend for two additional 12-month periods. Located in Sunderland, United Kingdom, the buyer sought expertise in audiovisual equipment, event services, and cultural event organisation services under the services category. The procurement falls under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, with the contract valued at £63,972 GBP.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specializing in audio-visual and event management services to showcase and expand their offerings in the education sector. Particularly, firms focusing on high-quality sound, lighting, video projection, and technical support would find this contract fitting to their capabilities. As a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME), Big Purple Productions Ltd successfully competed for this contract, indicating opportunities for similarly positioned companies to participate in future tenders with City of Sunderland College or similar institutions.

## Notice

Education Partnership North East (EPNE) is seeking a professional and experienced supplier to provide comprehensive Audio-Visual (AV) services for its corporate events, this includes Graduation Ceremonies which celebrate student achievements and ad hoc events. The appointed supplier will be responsible for delivering high-quality AV solutions, including sound, lighting, video projection, display equipment, technical support, and streaming capabilities for all corporate events.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042913-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,972 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 4AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Barnes |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIG PURPLE PRODUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 10:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042913-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 12:29 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007066-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 15:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004003-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042913-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007066-2026
  27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004003-2026
  16th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10435

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderlandcollege.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nessp
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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