Award

Exam room hire (January 2025)

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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21 Oct 2024 at 15:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract to Sodexo Live UK Ltd for the provision of external room hire services for exams taking place in January 2025. The procurement process, categorised under non-residential property renting or leasing services, was completed through a single tender action (below threshold). This direct procurement method was utilised with key dates including the tender end date on 4th October 2024 and the contract period from 6th January 2025 to 18th January 2025. The total value of the contract is £78,144 and it will be executed in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in non-residential property leasing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with educational institutions. Businesses with a focus on providing quality and accessible exam venues during key exam periods, and with the ability to meet the stringent requirements of academic schedules, would find this contract particularly beneficial. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business growth by establishing a relationship with renowned institutions like the University of Sussex, potentially paving the way for future collaborations and an expanded client portfolio within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Exam room hire (January 2025)

Notice Description

External room hire for January 2025 exams.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9581cc6c-5595-472a-b330-6f9b558cc943
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d7c43bd-0078-4ff6-a053-638e3f3f38cb
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,144 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,144 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 18 Jan 2025 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 SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SODEXO LIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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