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Graduation Venue - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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14 Mar 2022 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is seeking a service provider for its graduation venue needs, with a contract titled "Graduation Venue - University of Aberdeen." This procurement falls under the event services industry category and is located in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement process is in the award stage and was signed on 23rd February 2022, with the total contract value amounting to £500,000. The procurement method used is a limited procedure, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the absence of competition for technical reasons, as no other venue in Aberdeen could meet the specific requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those that operate large-scale venues. Companies that can provide suitable facilities for significant academic events, particularly in the education sector, would be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder, P&J Live, reflects the need for venues capable of accommodating large gatherings and special events such as graduations, making this an attractive market for operators within this niche.

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Notice Title

Graduation Venue - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of Contract for Graduation Venue for Summer, Winter and one ad hoc graduation ceremony in 2022 - University of Aberdeen

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: No other facility suitable Explanation: Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists). - i.e. No other venue in Aberdeen can meet requirements.

Procurement Information

No other facility suitable in Aberdeen

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032186
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006892-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

P&J LIVE

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