Award

Graduation Celebrations

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2025 at 14:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Apr 2025 at 14:13

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent, located in Canterbury, has concluded the procurement process for the "Graduation Celebrations" services, categorised under catering services. This process, under the direct procurement method classified as "Below threshold - without competition," has reached the award stage with contracts awarded on 17 April 2025. The procurement services include provision of food, drink, equipment, and venue hire for graduation events scheduled for May 2025 through April 2026. The estimated contract value is £50,000 with a total gross amount reaching £60,000. The key contractor for this service is WESTGATE COMMUNITY TRUST (CANTERBURY) LTD.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in catering, event management, and equipment hiring. SMEs, particularly those experienced in handling large-scale events and capable of providing comprehensive services involving logistics, food and beverage supply, and venue management, would find this tender notably beneficial. Such contracts not only enhance business portfolios but also foster partnerships with recognised institutions like the University of Kent, further expanding market reach and reputation in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graduation Celebrations

Notice Description

Provision of services for Celebrations for Students and parents during the course of Congregations. Food, Drink, Equipment and Venue Hire for 3 celebraties per day for the week of Congregations at Canterbury. Numbers of people that turn up are not always known ; deposit paid in advance, and then final bill received after events have taken place. this cost is based on total cost, inclusive of food, drink, venue hire and deposit from last year. Estimated cost - PS50,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050506
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016020-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTGATE COMMUNITY TRUST (CANTERBURY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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