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Project Management Graduation 2026

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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26 Nov 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the University of East Anglia, focused on project management services for the UEA graduation 2026, held at the Sportspark in Norwich. The industry category is services, specifically project management consultancy services. With Hickman and Grange awarded the contract, the procurement stage is complete. The contract, finalized on 6th November 2025, runs from 7th November 2025 to 31st August 2026. The procurement method was limited, under the "below threshold" category, indicating a competitive yet restricted tender process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the project management and events sector, particularly those experienced in handling graduation events or similar large-scale productions. Companies such as SMEs specialising in project management and consultancy, like Hickman and Grange, are well-suited to compete. This contract underlines the demand for specialised project management services within educational institutions, offering a pathway to build relationships with such entities and expand business portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Project Management Graduation 2026

Notice Description

The UEA would like to engage with a suitable supplier under CDM Regulations to provide Project Management, Production Management and Principal Designer for UEA graduation 2026. The event is held at the UEA Sportspark, where both indoor and outdoor spaces are transformed to create a fitting venue for this special occasion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e989
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077383-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,098 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HICKMAN AND GRANGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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