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Parking Attendants

University of Exeter

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17 Sep 2026 at 18:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is seeking a professional traffic management and parking stewarding service for events across its campuses throughout the year. The service covers graduation ceremonies, undergraduate and postgraduate open days, applicant visit days, student recruitment events, Welcome Weekend and student arrivals, together with other University events as required. Staff will manage vehicle movements, parking operations, visitor arrivals, accessibility requirements and pedestrian safety, supporting a safe and positive visitor experience. This is a parking and event stewarding service within the wider parking services category. The requirement is for suitably trained, customer-focused personnel able to work with visitors and manage busy event environments.

The procurement has reached tender: the University invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Enquiries had to be submitted by 8 October 2026 at 11:00, and tender submissions were due by 15 October 2026 at 11:00. Bids may be submitted electronically. The procurement covers one service lot. The contract is scheduled to run from 2 November 2026 to 1 November 2029. Its estimated value is £149,000 excluding tax, or £178,800 including tax. Tenders will be evaluated on 70% quality, based on the Technical Questionnaire, and 30% price. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous tender from the University’s perspective.

This opportunity suits parking management, traffic management and event stewarding businesses that can provide a reliable pool of suitably trained personnel for recurring University events and additional ad hoc requirements. Suppliers should be able to manage vehicle flows and parking operations while maintaining a professional, customer-focused service for prospective students, current students, visitors and event attendees. Relevant capability includes handling visitor arrivals, accessibility arrangements and pedestrian safety in busy campus settings. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to established specialist operators as well as larger event-services providers with the capacity to support a programme of events throughout the year.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parking Attendants

Notice Description

The University requires a professional traffic management and parking stewarding service to support a programme of events across its campuses throughout the year, to include graduation ceremonies, undergraduate and postgraduate Open Days, applicant visit days and student recruitment events, Welcome Weekend/student arrivals activities, and other ad hoc University events as required. The successful supplier shall provide suitably trained, customer-focussed personnel to manage vehicle movements, parking operations, visitor arrivals, accessibility requirements and pedestrian safety, ensuring a safe and positive visitor experience.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0774e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088440-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63712400 - Parking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£149,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Exeter
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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