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UOS-S00927 Marquee Hire

UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK

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Award

09 Sep 2025 at 13:05

Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Suffolk has concluded a procurement process for marquee hire services, intended for the University's graduation ceremonies to be held between 18th and 22nd October 2025. This contract has been awarded to T And L Marquee Hire Limited, an SME based in Northampton, with the contract formally signed on 15th August 2025. The procurement, categorised under event services, took place using an open procedure, indicating a fair and transparent opportunity for suitable suppliers. The event will be held at the Ipswich waterfront location, specifically in the Wharf car park, providing a premium setting for this prestigious university occasion.

For businesses specialising in event services, particularly those equipped with high-quality marquee and portable toilet facilities, this contract offered substantial opportunities for business growth, with a potential contract duration of up to five years, contingent upon annual renewals. The process, which attracted bids exclusively from SMEs, underscores the inclusivity and openness to small and medium-sized enterprises within the public procurement framework. Such tenders provide invaluable growth potential for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the education and events sector. The University of Suffolk, as a public body governed by education mandates, offers a reliable client base for long-term service contracts.

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Notice Title

UOS-S00927 Marquee Hire

Notice Description

The University of Suffolk require an experienced and capable supplier to provide hire of a marquee and luxury portable toilet facilities for the University's graduation ceremonies in October 2025, with a University only option to extend the contract on four occasions, each extension being for one additional year, making the maximum contract length 5 years in total. The maximum estimated total value in II 1.5 only applies if the contract is extended and is subject to inflationary increase after the initial 12 months. The graduation ceremonies will take place from Saturday 18 to Wednesday 22 October 2025 at the University of Suffolk on the Ipswich waterfront. The marquee and toilet facilities will be positioned in the Wharf car park (Orwell Quay, Ballast Wharf Walk, Wykes Bishop St, Ipswich, IP3 0DT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Suffolk sought a suitably experienced and capable supplier to provide hire of a marquee and luxury portable toilet facilities for the University's graduation ceremonies in October 2025, with a University only option to extend the contract on four occasions, each extension being for one additional year, making the maximum contract length 5 years in total. The graduation ceremonies will take place from Saturday 18 to Wednesday 22 October 2025 at the University of Suffolk on the Ipswich waterfront. The marquee and toilet facilities will be positioned in the Wharf car park (Orwell Quay, Ballast Wharf Walk, Wykes Bishop St, Ipswich, IP3 0DT).

Renewal: There is a University only option to extend the contract on four occasions, each extension being for one additional year, making the maximum contract length 5 years in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e47e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055035-2025
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
SME

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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20257 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP4 1QJ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Alexandra
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

T AND L MARQUEE HIRE

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