Award

Graduation Venue and Associated Services

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2025 at 14:08

Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

Robert Gordon University, acting as the buying organisation, has recently completed a public procurement process for the provision of "Graduation Venue and Associated Services". This procurement, classified under the "Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services" industry category, targeted services necessary for hosting the University’s annual graduation ceremonies. The process involved the selection of a suitable venue within Aberdeen City or its immediate vicinity. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. The award phase concluded on 24th April 2025, with P&J Live selected as the supplier. The overall contract is valued at £450,000, and the process adhered to the European Union regulations under the CELEX legal framework.

This contract presents significant opportunities for venues and event management businesses operating within or near Aberdeen, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality services at competitive prices. The focus on quality and sustainability criteria emphasised the importance of delivering excellent service standards and environmentally considerate practices. Large or medium-sized businesses experienced in organising large-scale events, with the capacity for electronic invoicing and payments, would find themselves well-positioned to bid for similar future opportunities. The contract’s duration and renewal options also hint at the potential for long-term engagement, benefiting businesses looking to expand their footprint in the educational event sector.

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Notice Title

Graduation Venue and Associated Services

Notice Description

The University seeks a venue(s) for the hosting of annual graduation ceremonies

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University seeks a venue(s) in Aberdeen City or immediate surrounding area to host annual summer and winter graduation ceremonies.

Renewal: Up to two years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d5e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027801-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

79952000 - Event services

79953000 - Festival organisation services

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£311,736 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months 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
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rgu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224262000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
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
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

P&J LIVE

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