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Professional Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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09 Dec 2025 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth, a public authority within sub-central government, has completed a procurement process for professional services related to graduation ceremony refreshments in October 2025. The contract, valued at £96,687 GBP, was awarded to THEATRE ROYAL (PLYMOUTH) LTD. The procurement, conducted under the "Below threshold - unknown" method, was for event services across multiple UK regions. The relevant tender stage is marked as complete with a contract period from 1st October to 30th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adept in providing event services, particularly those specialising in catering and large-scale event management. Businesses that can deliver high-quality service in various regions across the UK would have been ideal candidates for such a contract. This opportunity enables such businesses to strengthen their portfolios and establish enduring partnerships with public sector organisations, contributing to sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

Professional Services

Notice Description

Graduation Ceremonies October 2025 - Refreshments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f21e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081188-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,687 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEATRE ROYAL (PLYMOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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