Tender

Provision of Graduation Ceremonies Venue Services

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Tender

21 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales is currently seeking suppliers for the provision of Graduation Ceremonies Venue Services, a key requirement within the education sector. Located in Pontypridd, Wales, the procurement is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 31st January 2022. This competitive process, which utilises a selective procurement method, involves a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT). Interested parties for this contract, which spans a duration of three years with potential extensions, are advised to refer to the detailed specification available on the Sell2Wales portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the event management and venue service industries to engage in a long-term relationship with a reputable educational institution. Companies with experience in managing large-scale events, particularly those that can demonstrate their capability in venue provision and production services, will be well-suited to respond to this tender. Additionally, there is an expectation of delivering community benefits as part of the contract, making this an attractive prospect for firms that prioritise social responsibility and community engagement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Graduation Ceremonies Venue Services

Notice Description

The University of South Wales (USW) requires a one or more suppliers to provide a suitable venue to host the University of South Wales Graduation Ceremonies. The venue should be large enough to accommodate the scale and frequency of graduation ceremonies (See Section 6). Requiring suitably qualified and experienced Event Management and Production services to work with key University staff on the planning, production and delivery of the graduation ceremonies. Further details available in the detailed specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of South Wales (USW) requires a one or more suppliers to provide a suitable venue to host the University of South Wales Graduation Ceremonies. The venue should be large enough to accommodate the scale and frequency of graduation ceremonies (See Section 6). Requiring suitably qualified and experienced Event Management and Production services to work with key University staff on the planning, production and delivery of the graduation ceremonies. Further details available in the detailed specification. The University is happy to consider some limitations on the venue availability in this process, recognising that venues may already have prior contracted bookings. At a minimum the University is looking for a sole supplier for all of the July dates for a minimum of three years of the contract. Suppliers are able to bid for a combination of date availability. The University may award contracts to multiple suppliers, dependant on date availability. It is anticipated that the pricing shall remain fixed at the same rate for the duration of the contract.

Options: At a minimum the University is looking for a sole supplier for all of the July dates for a minimum of three years of the contract. Suppliers are able to bid for a combination of date availability. The University may award contracts to multiple suppliers, dependant on date availability.

Renewal: 12 month extension subject to agreement by both parties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-117030
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117030
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

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


CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Sharon Jenkins
Contact Email
sharon.jenkins@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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