Award

Graduation Services Tender

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2022 at 13:45

TenderAmendment

20 Apr 2022 at 13:00

Tender

23 Mar 2022 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has initiated the Graduation Services Tender, seeking suppliers to provide a range of services including the supply and management of marquees, generators, air conditioning units, and toilets for graduation events. The tender period concluded on 27 April 2022, following its publication on 23 March 2022. The contract duration is set for one year, with the possibility of a one-year extension upon mutual agreement. This procurement falls under the event services category and follows an open procurement method, being below the threshold for formal advertisement regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in event management, equipment rental, and logistical support services. Businesses specialising in temporary event structures, equipment hire, and event operations could leverage this opportunity to expand their client base. As the procurement is focused on managing graduation events, companies with experience in educational and formal ceremonies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Graduation Services Tender

Notice Description

The University is looking for a supplier to provide graduation services which includes (but not limited to) the following: - Supply, build, hire of marquees and associated walkway - Supply, hire, maintenance of generator, air-conditioning, chiller and air handling units - Supply of toilets - Management of the equipment set up and daily event delivery support The contract period will be for a maximum duration of one year plus an option to extend to an additional year with approval of both parties in writing. Additional information: Suppliers will need to register and express an interest in the tender on the University of Bedfordshire's Procurement Portal https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home. All correspondence must be sent through the above portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53448af7-7709-4674-b089-90cf6044c185
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£222,107 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Apr 2024 1-2 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 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

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