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title: "Venue Hire of the Bristol Beacon (inc catering and staffing) for November graduations 2024"
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# Venue Hire of the Bristol Beacon (inc catering and staffing) for November graduations 2024

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-005125bc-579c-4d65-a760-881cd3c253e8

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## Summary

The University of the West of England has completed the procurement process for the venue hire of the Bristol Beacon, including catering and staffing, for the November graduations of 2024. This service procurement, classified under "Hotel meeting and conference services" (CPV code 55120000), is located in Bristol, postcode BS16 1QY. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded to BMT Enterprises Limited, an SME based in Bristol. The tender period ended on 13th November 2024, with the contract period spanning from 14th November to 15th November 2024. The total contract value is £91,643 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the hotel and conference services industry, particularly those specialising in event management, catering, and staffing for large-scale events. SMEs with the capability to deliver high-quality services in venue hire and related event logistics are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The award to BMT Enterprises Limited highlights the University's commitment to engaging small and medium-sized enterprises, fostering business growth within the local economy.

## Notice

Venue Hire of the Bristol Beacon (inc catering and staffing) for November graduations 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16c6d6e7-c497-4c36-8ece-38fc4bb60de0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - UWECONT |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2024 - 15 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,643 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,643 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BMT ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16c6d6e7-c497-4c36-8ece-38fc4bb60de0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16c6d6e7-c497-4c36-8ece-38fc4bb60de0
  12th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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