Scope
Description
The University is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide filming and live streaming services for its Summer and Winter graduation ceremonies. Graduation ceremonies are formal University events and form a core part of the academic calendar. The services procured under this tender will support the delivery of these events by ensuring ceremonies are professionally filmed and made available via live stream.
The Summer graduation ceremonies are held annually in July and typically involve approximately 5,000 graduates with ceremonies typically delivered in one week at the Lowry, Salford Quays. The
Winter graduation ceremonies are held annually in December and typically involve approximately 3,000 graduates, also delivered over a one-week period, and held at Maxwell Hall, University of
Salford.
The supplier will be required to provide all necessary filming and streaming services to support the delivery of the ceremonies, including technical set-up, live operation and de-rig, and to work in
coordination with University staff and other appointed contractors/venues.
The level of detail required within the specification will be proportionate to the scale and profile of the events, and suppliers are expected to demonstrate relevant experience in delivering similar services for large-scale, multi-day events.
We are looking for a supplier to provide this service on a three-year contract.
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 44176000 - Film
- 64228000 - Television and radio broadcast transmission services
- 92111250 - Information film production
- 92111310 - Entertainment film production
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please go to the universities tender portal for the full tender documents.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Award Criteria Weighting
Qualitative 60%
Sustainability 10%
Price 30%
Total 100%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
University of Salford
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): RC000666
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHR-3751-QPQR
43 The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government