Planning

Graduation Site Manager

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Planning

03 Apr 2023 at 11:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is looking to appoint a Site Management Company for their Graduation Ceremonies on Plymouth Hoe, scheduled for the week commencing 15th July 2024. The Site Manager will oversee the site operations from build to de-rig between 1st July to 26th July 2024. This opportunity falls within the 'Event services' industry category and is currently at the planning stage with an engagement end date set for 17th April 2023.

This tender from the University of Plymouth offers growth opportunities for businesses experienced in large event management. Companies with expertise in festival organization services and event logistics in the South West region of the UK may find this contract suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the University has indicated a preference for SMEs in their suitability criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graduation Site Manager

Notice Description

The University of Plymouth plans to organise Graduation Ceremonies in large marquees on Plymouth Hoe, week commencing 15th July 2024. These prestigious events are a highlight in the University's calendar with approximately 12,000 graduates and guests attending across twelve ceremonies that week. The University is seeking to appoint a Site Management Company who will work with the University and liaise with contractors/suppliers through the planning and delivery stages. The Site Manager will have full responsibility for the running of the site during the build, the week of the graduation ceremonies and the de-rig (build to de-rig 1st July to 26 July 2024). The Site Manager will be suitably qualified with relevant large event experience and run the site in accordance with HSE CMD Regulations 2015 and in accordance with the License for use of The Hoe undertaken between the University of Plymouth and Plymouth City Council. This notice is in no way a commitment to a contract at this stage. Please register any potential interest by emailing -procurement@plymouth.ac.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-689940c3-fa4a-4db6-a187-c6ee1a066e22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f0e113-12f0-4a8a-9467-4f54ae0e4fd5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79953000 - Festival organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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