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Graduation Event Management Services - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 May 2024 at 08:48

Tender

28 Mar 2024 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for Graduation Event Management Services. The event will take place between the 24th and 28th of June 2024. The contract was awarded to Metro Production Group, based in Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the services category, with the main procurement method being an open procedure. The total contract value is £90,000.

This tender for Graduation Event Management Services offers opportunities for businesses in the event services industry. Companies specialising in event organisation, cultural event services, and service delivery are well-suited to compete. The University of Aberdeen, as the contracting authority, aims to deliver a high-quality event experience and emphasises social responsibility and sustainability criteria in the award process.

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Notice Title

Graduation Event Management Services - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract for a main contractor who, working alongside the marquee provider, will to deliver an event which conveys the same high levels of experience, as can be provided in our established venues, fully befitting the profile of the event and its importance in the University academic year. The summer graduations this year will be hosted between the 24th and 28th of June 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract following open ITT.

Renewal: We anticipate the contract to be for a period of 1 year beginning 1st June 2024. Subject to performance and mutual agreement, 3 further extension periods, each of 1 year may be available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044e0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016273-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20241 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

METRO PRODUCTION GROUP

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