Southend-on-sea Borough Council · Awarded contract

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Supply and Installation of Audio-Visual Media Equipment and Support for Sutton Road Crematorium Chapels

Awarded 31 May 2025

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Awarded31 May 2025

Value£251,100.39

SupplierVivedia Limited T/A Obitus

AgencySouthend-on-sea Borough Council

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryArts & Culture

Expires in 1y 7mo3y term, 48% elapsed

Awarded 31 May 2025Expires 30 May 2028

About

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council awarded a contract to Vivedia Limited T/A Obitus for the installation and supply of audio-visual media equipment and support at the two chapels of Sutton Road Crematorium.

The contract covers appliances for music and visual tribute services, including cameras, screens, speakers, microphones, and cabling, as well as digital and physical copies of tributes as keepsakes and webcasting for funeral services.

The supplier is responsible for music licensing, associated rights, and maintenance and servicing of equipment.

A hosted, secure online platform with individual funeral director logins enables music requests from the supplier's library and allows funeral directors or applicants to upload photos and videos for playback during services.

The contract value is £251,100.39.

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