Scope
Reference
T25/0207
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 March 2026 to 30 March 2029
- Possible extension to 30 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x12 month extension options
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender responses and all associated documentation must be submitted electronically via the EPNE e-tendering system located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nessp
Tenders returned by any other means will be excluded.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 50% |
| Costs | Cost | 30% |
| Added Value | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
City of Sunderland College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10001475
Bede Campus, Durham Road
Sunderland
SR3 4AH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kieron Hadland
Email: procurement@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk
Website: http://www.sunderlandcollege.ac.uk
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)