Procurement Framework

Sharp awarded spot-on Procurement Services Audio Visual framework

Sharp has been re-awarded a position on the new Procurement Services Y24003 Audio Visual Solutions framework.

Procurement Services is a trading function of Commercial Services Group (a wholly owned business unit of Kent County Council). Through their work, Procurement Services create and manage frameworks which enable publicly funded bodies including local government, education services, the care sector and the emergency services, to access awarded suppliers, such as Sharp, for their procurement of goods and services. 

Our score highlights Sharp's impressive offering, showing a full understanding of the Public Sector and our ability to provide a wide range of products and services when scored against the assessment criteria. 

Of course, today more than ever, cost reductions and product reliability are critical factors across the public sector marketplace. Sharp’s fundamental role on the framework will be to help organisations across the board overcome these challenges. We will do so by providing expert advice, tailored solutions and end to end support. 

The Supply of Audio Visual Solutions framework, includes:

The provision of a full range of audio visual (AV) and interactive solutions, associated services, support and maintenance. The equipment under this framework may be provided as a direct purchase or via a lease agreement.

Audio Visual solutions available under this framework include:
•    Interactive products and solutions
•    Audio including sound field systems
•    Auditorium solutions
•    Associated software
•    Conferencing systems
•    Digital signage
•    Equipment to be used for the installation and integration of Audio Visual solutions
•    Image capture devices
•    Installation and integration

David Harrison, Director of Public Sector Sales at Sharp UK, said: 

“The Procurement Services Audio Visual Solutions Framework is a strategically important contract for Sharp UK, and I am delighted that we have the opportunity to continue working with the team at Procurement Services to building on its success over the last 4 years. 

Not only is this win a testament to the high-quality support we can provide, but it also speaks to the value of the amazing Audio-Visual projects we have completed over the past 4 years and our inherent understanding of supporting organisations across the public sector.

Sharp UK has enjoyed a long partnership with Procurement Services, and we have a deep understanding about the types of organisations it works with, the challenges they face, and ways our products and services can help them grow. Sharp UK has always been and remains truly committed to this long-term relationship as a key part of our business strategy.”

Tarryn Kerr, Procurement Services Managing Director said:

“We are delighted to have launched our new Audio Visual solutions framework, which has been created to help support public sector organisations across the UK. Our framework experts have undertaken a stringent tender process to award to the successful suppliers and we are pleased that Sharp is one of our new partners. We look forward to maintaining a long-lasting relationship with Sharp and working collaboratively to support the needs of the UK public sector.”