Tender

UOW943 Event Furniture Hire and Light Catering Equipment Hire

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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Tender

04 Apr 2025 at 17:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester is inviting tenders for the hire of event furniture and light catering equipment under an open competition procurement method. The tender, titled "UOW943 Event Furniture Hire and Light Catering Equipment Hire," falls under the services category, specifically event services and light catering equipment. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 8th May 2025. The main procurement includes two Lots: Lot 1 for event furniture hire and Lot 2 for light catering equipment hire, suitable for various events throughout the year. Both lots have a contract period starting on 1st July 2025 and ending on 30th June 2027, with possible extensions for an additional two years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, furniture hire, and catering equipment supply. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. With a total estimated value of £130,000, the contract offers potential for business growth through recurrent events held by the University. Companies with expertise in providing quality event setups and catering solutions will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Bidders are assessed on a quality-to-price ratio of 60% to 40%, ensuring that high standards are upheld while offering competitive pricing.

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Notice Title

UOW943 Event Furniture Hire and Light Catering Equipment Hire

Notice Description

This tender is for the hire of event furniture (tables and chairs) and hire of light catering equipment (dinner sets, glassware and cutlery). The tender is split into two Lots and suppliers are welcome to tender for either or for both Lots. The hired equipment is required for a number of events throughout the year.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Event Furniture Hire

This Lot is for the hire of event furniture to include tables and chairs for a range of events at the University of Worcester.

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods

Lot 2 - Hire of Light Catering Equipment

This Lot is for the hire of light catering equipment to include dinner sets, cutlery and glassware. This lot will also include ancillary items as and when needed byt he University of Worcester.

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fdb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013247-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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


CPV Codes

39311000 - Light catering equipment

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

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