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Graduation Ceremonies

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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19 Aug 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria, a sub-central government public authority located in Cumbria, UK, has completed the procurement process for its "Graduation Ceremonies" project. The project, classified under hotel meeting and conference services, was awarded to Crown & Mitre (Carlisle) Limited. This contracting process, which falls under the services category, utilised a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method. Key milestones included the contract signing on 7th July 2025, with the agreement extending through to 7th July 2026. The procurement was officially noted on 19th August 2025, as documented in the contract notice.

The tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale businesses, particularly those specialising in event management and conference services, to engage with educational institutions. The University of Cumbria's requirement for hosting graduation ceremonies provides an opening for businesses equipped to manage and deliver high-quality event experiences. This contract showcases the potential for companies in the hospitality and services sectors to expand their portfolios and strengthen their market position through collaboration with prestigious academic organisations.

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Notice Title

Graduation Ceremonies

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require a supplier to host graduation ceremonies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049711-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,092 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 7 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWN & MITRE (CARLISLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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