Award

Venue hire and catering at Bristol City Hall

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England conducted a procurement process concerning venue hire and catering at Bristol City Hall for a conference scheduled between 9th and 11th June 2026. The industry category for this tender is services, specifically relating to hotel meeting and conference services and catering services. The procurement stage has been completed as of 28th October 2025, with Ashton Gate Stadium being awarded the contract. The procurement was carried out using a direct method, below threshold and without competition, reflecting a streamlined process suitable for specific requirements.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the venue and events management sector, particularly those specialising in conference and catering services. Large-scale service providers capable of offering comprehensive event facilities and high-quality catering would have been particularly well-suited to this opportunity. Despite its direct award method, similar tenders could provide avenues for experienced venue operators and caterers aiming to align with educational institutions or public sector clients requiring tailored event solutions. Engaging in such contracts could aid businesses in expanding their client base and enhancing their portfolio of high-profile public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Venue hire and catering at Bristol City Hall

Notice Description

Venue hire and catering at Bristol City Hall for conference 9-11 June 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068792-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,144 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20251 months ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2025 - 19 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHTON GATE STADIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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