Planning

Event Solutions

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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Planning

23 Dec 2019 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Event Solutions". This tender is aimed at providing comprehensive event services, including staging, lighting, sound, video broadcasting, and staffing for various events such as graduations and other university functions. Located in Preston, England, the procurement process is expected to involve significant investment, with the university spending over £100,000 annually on these services. Key dates include the engagement end date, which is set for 31 January 2020.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the event management sector. Businesses specialising in event services, such as audio-visual suppliers, event planners, and staffing agencies, would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract, given the university's requirement for a flexible and innovative contractor to meet the diverse needs of their numerous events.

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Notice Title

Event Solutions

Notice Description

The University is procuring the supply, delivery and installation of Event Solutions. The University have a number of re-occurring events, such as Graduation and the University Stars, as well as ad-hoc events that take place throughout the year which require varying Event Solutions. For a full list please see Annex 1 of the Specification document. Such events require the following: * Stage * Lighting * Sound - Speakers / PA System * Video - Live broadcasting of events, recording and post production * Staffing The University spends in excess of PS100k per annum on event solutions and are therefore looking at a flexible, dynamic, innovative and established contractor to deliver these services to the highest standard. Full details in respect of the specific requirements are contained within this specification document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9acaa05-005d-479b-838e-94fd62e2fe28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c9a4417-69a2-4565-88c5-129eedd6dd40
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, VCSE
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

79956000 - Fair and exhibition 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
23 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2020Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
Brett Dixon
Contact Email
etenders@uclan.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2TQ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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