Tender

GRADUATION EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Tender

23 Jan 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is seeking services for the "Graduation Event Management Services" tender, aimed at improving the experience for increased attendees at summer graduations. This procurement falls under the education industry and is located in Aberdeen, UK. Currently in the active bidding stage with an open procedure, the tender period will close on 26th February 2020 at 12:00 GMT. For bids to be considered, interested parties must submit their proposals electronically through the designated portal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and related services. Companies capable of providing high-quality logistical support, marquee installations, and event execution are encouraged to participate, particularly those with experience in delivering services for large academic or public events. The contract may also allow for renewal annually over a potential five-year period, which can further enhance long-term business prospects for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GRADUATION EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Due to the expanding volume of people wishing to attend summer graduations, the decision has been taken to move the ceremonies from our previous venue in Elphinstone Hall to a marquee setting on King's Lawn. Working alongside the marquee provider, the successful bidder will be able to deliver an event which conveys the same high levels of experience, as can be provided in our established venues, fully befitting the profile of the event and its importance in the University academic year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Due to the expanding volume of people wishing to attend summer graduations, the decision has been taken to move the ceremonies from our previous venue in Elphinstone Hall to a marquee setting on King's Lawn. Working alongside the marquee provider, the successful bidder will be able to deliver an event which conveys the same high levels of experience, as can be provided in our established venues, fully befitting the profile of the event and its importance in the University academic year.

Renewal: We anticipate the contract to be for 1 year in the first instance, with opportunities to renew annually for 4 further years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000611872
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378452
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2020Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378452
    GRADUATION EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES - University of Aberdeen - Due to the expanding volume of people wishing to attend summer graduations, the decision has been taken to move the ceremonies from our previous venue in Elphinstone Hall to a marquee setting on King's Lawn. Working alongside the marquee provider, the successful bidder will be able to deliver an event which conveys the same high levels of experience, as can be provided in our established venues, fully befitting the profile of the event and its importance in the University academic year.

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