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Provision of Graduation Services UoB

University of Bedfordshire

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 10:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 May 2026 at 17:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 15:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Graduation Services UoB." This process falls under the services industry category, specifically event services (CPV: 79952000). Situated in Luton, the university serves as the contracting authority and opted for an open procedure for this tender. The process began with a tender notice published in mid-February 2026, followed by a submission deadline in mid-March 2026, and concluded with an award by the end of June 2026. The signed contract with Concept Event Solutions Ltd, awarded on 22 June 2026, is active from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 with options for a one-year extension, reflecting a total contract value of £262,875.60.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the event services sector, particularly those with the capability to organise large-scale graduation events. The open procedure adopted suggests a competitive environment favorable for businesses looking to establish or grow their presence in the administrative regions of East England. Potential suppliers were required to demonstrate expertise in providing comprehensive event services, making this an attractive opportunity for those specialising in such services. Additionally, the possibility of extending the contract presents further growth opportunity for the successful supplier. Engaging with institutions like the University of Bedfordshire can bolster a company's portfolio, paving the way for future collaborations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Graduation Services UoB

Notice Description

Provision of Graduation Event services to the University of Bedfordshire

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One year contract with 12 months extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06551a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059238-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£219,063 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£219,063 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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 Bedfordshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Postcode Area
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Concept Event Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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