Award

Award - Graduation Event Marquees

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

27 Nov 2017 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed the procurement process for the "Award - Graduation Event Marquees" project, which involved the provision of large marquees for graduation ceremonies held on Plymouth Hoe. This contract, valued at £449,184, falls under the services category and is classified within the CPV scheme as tents. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, suitable for contracts below the specified threshold. The contract period is set to run from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022, following the contract award on 30 September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the event services and temporary structure markets, particularly those specialising in marquee hire and installation. Businesses that can provide high-quality marquee options alongside logistics support would be well-positioned to compete or collaborate. The focus on graduation events may also benefit suppliers with experience in academic or large public event planning, allowing them to leverage this contract to expand their footprint in similar venues or sectors.

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Notice Title

Award - Graduation Event Marquees

Notice Description

Award of contract for the Graduation Ceremonies large Marquees for use on Plymouth Hoe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-013c95c0-3977-4570-9694-51ae663154d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe54ac4d-5e19-4c15-a599-b146382976d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39522530 - Tents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£449,184 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£449,184 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DANCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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