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Bristol Beacon Hire

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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16 Apr 2026 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Bristol Beacon Hire" contract was initiated by the University of the West of England for event services related to July graduations in 2026. The process is classified under the industry category of event services. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with the contract being awarded on 8 April 2026. The location for the service delivery is the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically Bristol. The contract period spans from 9 April to 10 April 2026, and the procurement method detailed is an "Other - UWEcont" process. The total contract value amounts to £190,847.50 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises, particularly those in the event management industry, looking for growth within the United Kingdom. It offers collaboration with a notable academic institution, the University of the West of England, enriching business portfolios and expanding market reach in the public sector. The successful supplier, BMT Enterprises Limited, highlights how SMEs can thrive in competitive public procurement environments, offering precedent and inspiration for similarly sized businesses. With a focus on event services, businesses specialising in venue operations and event planning may find similar opportunities attractive as they seek to bolster their industry standing and expand their clientele base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bristol Beacon Hire

Notice Description

The hire of Bristol Beacon for July graduations 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c259674-b984-4b80-be9b-73b2cce47702
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1c2eca-d8a3-4f64-b914-ef860c062917
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - UWEcont
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
£190,847 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,847 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 30 days
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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BMT ENTERPRISES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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