Studio success for college via CPC framework

Tenured CPC members Oldham College utilised the Broadcasting Equipment and Integration Services framework last summer for a major TV studio renovation project, helping give students a head start in their prospective media careers.

This contract was centred around the supply and installation of Audio, Vision and Lighting Equipment. It was won by approved CPC framework suppliers Digital Garage via Lot 1, inclusive of the supply of high-quality furniture, cabling and custom orders.

During this process, Digital Garage were able to provide upgrades or higher-performing items than were initially planned, to help enhance the experience of Oldham College students. An example of this was the newsroom desk. Digital Garage were able to utilise their own manufacturing resources to craft a bespoke, purpose-built presenter’s desk to accommodate easy accessibility and meet additional needs, while also looking great on camera. 

Project managed by Account Manager, Ben Hall and designer, Andrew Shenton, the team at Digital Garage went above and beyond expectations for our member institution, personalising the whole process and tailoring it to the needs of the college.

With CPC frameworks home to fully vetted suppliers who can provide advice on specifications and usage, the following case study on our Broadcasting Equipment and Integration Services agreement is another example of how CPC is committed to becoming the procurement services partner of choice for education and helping the sector enhance teaching and learning.

"Digital Garage has been an exceptional company to work with for our major TV studio renovation project", remarked Media Technician at Oldham College, Joe Hill. "From the first point of contact, Ben and the team were fantastic in providing exactly what we needed and at the best cost. As a college, we were working within a strict budget... but Digital Garage provided a service worth every single penny. Once delivery of the items began, every item was well-packaged and arrived within a rapid timeframe. This made the installation of items an easy process and ensured that the project was completed ahead of schedule. 

"Even for items that needed to be changed, it was as simple as sending an email; they always answered every single decision or adjustment with a yes and a smile. No question or request was ever too much, which was a welcomed relief, as it made the whole process feel easy and personally suited to our needs. This project could not have gone better thanks to this company. From both a personal and a business standpoint, they exceeded all expectations, and I cannot wait to work with them again.

"From all of us at Oldham College, we pass along our most heartfelt thanks and appreciation for such a wonderful company".

I would like to personally thank Ben and the engineers for the amazing journey. This was the biggest development we have ever had for our department, and it was all possible thanks to the hard work and dedication from this team

Account Manager for Digital Garage, Ben Hall, who helped to oversee the project, said: “I ensured I kept in touch with Joe throughout the whole process after acceptance of our tender, highlighting key dates and objectives to him throughout the entire process of procurement of equipment and suggesting cost-effective changes to guarantee it met their needs. I personally took time to review the tender based on further conversations with Joe and suggested relevant changes. This included providing high-spec models at the same price (such as with the televisions) and adapting the furniture to offer bespoke solutions, providing custom finishes in material and colour to meet their brand".

When needed, we ensured certain items, such as the cabling, were on-site before the rest of the equipment. I worked extremely closely with Joe throughout the entire process, keeping him informed of each element and ensuring Oldham College had a positive experience.

Ben’s exceptional efforts in support of Oldham College's procurement was recognised internally by Digital Garage, by way of their own Above and Beyond award, which allows staff to nominate colleagues who have achieved exactly this type of thing.

Managing Director of Digital Garage, Matt Seymour, said: "It’s always lovely when our teams effort is recognised by a client, and this project demonstrated what was a great opportunity for us at Digital Garage, as well as the benefits of members using the CPC framework. This tender wasn't without its challenges, which our team have been working through, trying to help the client as much as possible (as we do!). I know they did go above and beyond to help Oldham College achieve what they really wanted within a restricted budget and to work around other logistical and time challenges, too".

As with any CPC framework, there are multiple benefits to using our Broadcasting Equipment and Integration Services offer, including fully assessed and approved suppliers, central contract management (with KPIs in place), compliance with public sector purchasing regulations and pre-agreed call-off terms and conditions. With 80+ frameworks in our catalogue, and a number of these approved by the Department for Education, we encourage you to contact CPC today and see how our multitude of solutions can assist you in procuring more efficiently, while targeting greater value for money outcomes.

Don’t forget, by using any CPC procurement framework, you are helping to support CPC’s Giving Back charitable initiative, which, to date, has allocation more than £2 million for reinvestment in various UK education sector projects and purchases.