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Graduation Venue for Summer 2025

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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08 Aug 2024 at 08:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for securing a venue for its Summer 2025 graduation ceremonies, with the award going to The Brighton Centre. This tender falls under the "Event services" category with a procurement value of £85,500. The contract, obtained through a competitive quotation method, spans from 19th July 2025 to 26th July 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st August 2024 and the award being published on 8th August 2024. The location for the performance of this contract is in Brighton, East Sussex, with a postal code BN1 9RH.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management and venue provision. Given the large-scale requirements of the University of Sussex's graduation events, which include bespoke staging, catering, and various facilities for VIPs and graduates, businesses with experience in handling high-capacity events and providing comprehensive event support would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such contracts could enhance a company's portfolio and open avenues for further opportunities in the education and public event sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graduation Venue for Summer 2025

Notice Description

The University of Sussex runs two graduation sessions per year one in January (Winter) and one in July (Summer) and each event will comprise of a number of graduation ceremonies (9 for Winter and 13 for Summer) with over 350 students per graduation ceremony and around which is the largest session. 13 thousand guests in the summer session The venue required will need to accommodate all the graduation requirements including a bespoke stage and set, welcome space, large registration area, drinks and catering areas, syndicate rooms for graduate robing, photography, crew, VIPs guests and staff areas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58939af2-3174-4b96-a849-5bfeaec5c7ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£85,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2025 - 26 Jul 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BRIGHTON CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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