Tender

Provision of Venue(s) and associated services to host graduation ceremoniesProvision

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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Tender

21 Oct 2019 at 15:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City University (BCU) is seeking to contract for the provision of venues and associated services to host graduation ceremonies from 2023 to 2027. This competitive tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 20 November 2019. The ceremonies will occur over a series of non-consecutive days in January and July, accommodating up to 700 students and requiring space for a minimum of two guests per student. The total value of the contract is estimated at £2,500,000, with an anticipated start date of 14 April 2022 and an option for a two-year extension based on performance. The procurement method adopted is selective, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation, as it exceeds threshold limits.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, venue provision, and associated services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of offering large-capacity venues with appropriate amenities, alongside online and offline booking facilities, will find this an ideal avenue for business growth. Interested bidders should register on the BCU tender portal to access further details and the Selection Questionnaire, providing a chance to engage with a prominent educational institution in the West Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Venue(s) and associated services to host graduation ceremoniesProvision

Notice Description

Birmingham City University (BCU) requires the provision of Venue(s) and associated services to host the graduation ceremonies from 2023 until 2027, an overview of this is as follows: * 10 - 14 graduation ceremonies held each year on 7 non-consecutive days in January and July * There are 2 ceremonies held each day * Each ceremony held will attract up to 700 students and the room must have the capacity to accommodate a minimum of 2 guests per student at the ceremonies * Online and offline booking facilities The Contract to be tendered will be for a period of 3 years anticipated to commence on 14th of April 2022, and subject to satisfactory performance an option to extend for a further period of 24 months. If you are interested on bidding for this opportunity please register onto our Birmingham City University tender portal:- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bcu/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the Selection Questionnaire (SQ). If you are unable to register with in-tend please email us at procurement.tenders@bcu.ac.uk. The Selection Questionnaire must be returned by noon on Wednesday 20th November 2019 using the Intend Portal. For more information please contact, Osman Sharif, Category Buyer. email osman.sharif@bcu.ac.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d1c97eb-cd0f-47b9-8d99-d38f47eae926
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51571a3b-2ad6-4a03-b736-a54cb4a827a5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Apr 2022 - 13 Apr 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Osman Sharif
Contact Email
osman.sharif@bcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7BD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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