Award

Graduation Venue and Associated Services

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2025 at 00:00

Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Robert Gordon University, situated in Aberdeen, sought a venue for hosting its annual graduation ceremonies under the tender titled "Graduation Venue and Associated Services". The procurement process for this services contract was conducted via an open procedure, focusing on the category of education services, particularly requiring venues within Aberdeen City or its immediate surrounding areas. The tender process was initiated with a notice on 24 January 2025 and concluded with a contract award on 27 May 2025, following a submission deadline on 24 February 2025. This comprehensive procurement activity involved several stages, including planning, tender, and award, demonstrating a structured progression.

The contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the events and venue management industry, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality services. The awarded contract was valued at £450,000, offering substantial financial benefits and potential business growth for the supplier, P&J Live, a large-scale enterprise well-suited for such prestigious engagements. Smaller businesses or newcomers in the industry could find it challenging to compete without a robust service portfolio, but partnerships with larger firms or enhancing service quality could increase competitiveness in similar future opportunities within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Graduation Venue and Associated Services

Notice Description

The University seeks a venue(s) for the hosting of annual graduation ceremonies

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University seeks a venue(s) in Aberdeen City or immediate surrounding area to host annual summer and winter graduation ceremonies.

Renewal: Up to two years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788450
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531165
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

79952000 - Event services

79953000 - Festival organisation services

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£311,736 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rgu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224262000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
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
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

P&J LIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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