Award

PURCH2643 Provision of Event Planning and Management for Universitas 21

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has awarded the contract for "PURCH2643 Provision of Event Planning and Management for Universitas 21" to Assemble Events. This procurement falls under the education industry category and is located in Glasgow, UK, specifically in the UKM82 region. The procurement process utilised an open procedure and the contract is now in the award stage after being signed on 14 April 2025. This contract has a value of £78,000 and covers services related to event planning and management.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in event management, particularly those with expertise in handling large-scale academic conferences and summits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the event planning industry are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts due to their flexibility and specialized skills. The involvement of Assemble Events, an SME, exemplifies how smaller businesses can successfully secure substantial contracts under open procurement methods. Such engagements are beneficial for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the educational sector and establish lasting partnerships with reputable institutions like the University of Glasgow.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2643 Provision of Event Planning and Management for Universitas 21

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2643 Provision of Event Planning and Management for Universitas 21.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2643 Provision of Event Planning and Management for Universitas 21.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793730
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528470
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSEMBLE EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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