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LUV01088 The provision of marquee hire (temporary demountable structures)

University of Leicester

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18 Nov 2022 at 14:05

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18 Aug 2022 at 19:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester has completed an award process for the provision of marquee hire services, primarily on its main campus at Centenary Square. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with three suppliers appointed to a framework agreement for a period of three years. The contract, valued at £800,000, was signed on 4th November 2022. The University aims to host various events using marquees and other temporary structures, with a key focus on quality, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) in the event services industry. Companies capable of providing fully managed marquee services with a focus on quality, adaptability to weather conditions, and meeting the University's sustainability goals would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is active, with key dates including a tender period ending on 21st September 2022. Businesses located in Leicestershire CC and Rutland and specialised in providing event services for various occasions should consider engaging with this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LUV01088 The provision of marquee hire (temporary demountable structures)

Notice Description

The University's Estates and Digital Services Department will manage a new framework agreement to facilitate the provision of hired marquees for different events primarily on Centenary Square (Main Campus), and potentially others at City and Oadby locations and potentially also at DeMontfort Hall, Leicester.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marquees and other temporary demountable structures (TDS) have been used for a variety of functions by our students, staff, catering staff and visitors over the last few years. Activities have ranged from hosting dinner parties of up to 300 people, Fresher's Fairs, Open Days events, Graduation receptions and as student common room space. We also use them as additional space for registration or exhibition space. The University wishes to appoint up to three suppliers to a framework agreement for a period of three years with the option to extend the agreement for a further 12 months. Marquees and other TDS may be required at any time throughout the year. Tenderers should be able to provide a fully managed service. Tenderers will be expected to have the ability to adapt/modify requirements based on weather conditions, scale of event, guest profile etc, and to offer designs which reflect the University's aspirations and offer good value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036020
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032804-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20223 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Leicester
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Kingsmead Marquees Ltd

Relocatable Ltd

Simon Florey and Son Marquee Hire Limited

Further Information

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