AwardedAwarded 6 March 2026

Audio Visual Services and Corporate Events (Provision of)

City of Sunderland College · Education

In brief

City of Sunderland College awarded leisure and events work to Big Purple Productions Ltd on 6 March 2026.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 31 March 2026.

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What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Big Purple Productions Ltd (SME)—
6 March 2026 to 5 March 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 004003-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 007066-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 042913-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

17

Awards

7

Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events

  • Big Purple Productions Ltd1 contract
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From notice 004003-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 January 2026, last updated 11 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.