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Graduation Services 2025 - PCR 15 - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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09 Apr 2025 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the procurement process for the provision of Graduation Services for the year 2025. This contract falls under the "Event services" category as per the CPV classification. Located in Luton, East of England, this tender follows an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026. The award was disclosed on 9th April 2025 with a contract value of £148,720.80 GBP. Key contact for this procurement is Raymond Coffie from the University of Bedfordshire.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the event management and services industry, particularly for SMEs. Companies specialising in logistical support, event planning, and execution can find growth through this contract. With the open procurement method, a range of suitable businesses can compete, providing diversification in service provision and increased business visibility. Concept Event Solutions Ltd, possessing experience in such services, has been awarded the contract, illustrating the potential for similar businesses to secure future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graduation Services 2025 - PCR 15 - AWARD

Notice Description

Provision of Graduation Services to the University of Bedfordshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d69afd-a01c-48df-9320-fe1ff6a759ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,720 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONCEPT EVENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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