---
title: "Graduation Services 2025 - PCR 15 - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0129fe37-c05f-4ee7-9c8e-a740a3dfc7f6"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0129fe37-c05f-4ee7-9c8e-a740a3dfc7f6"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0129fe37-c05f-4ee7-9c8e-a740a3dfc7f6.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0129fe37-c05f-4ee7-9c8e-a740a3dfc7f6.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2025-04-09"
---

# Graduation Services 2025 - PCR 15 - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0129fe37-c05f-4ee7-9c8e-a740a3dfc7f6

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0129fe37-c05f-4ee7-9c8e-a740a3dfc7f6)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0129fe37-c05f-4ee7-9c8e-a740a3dfc7f6.json)

## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the procurement process for the provision of Graduation Services for the year 2025. This contract falls under the "Event services" category as per the CPV classification. Located in Luton, East of England, this tender follows an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026. The award was disclosed on 9th April 2025 with a contract value of £148,720.80 GBP. Key contact for this procurement is Raymond Coffie from the University of Bedfordshire.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the event management and services industry, particularly for SMEs. Companies specialising in logistical support, event planning, and execution can find growth through this contract. With the open procurement method, a range of suitable businesses can compete, providing diversification in service provision and increased business visibility. Concept Event Solutions Ltd, possessing experience in such services, has been awarded the contract, illustrating the potential for similar businesses to secure future opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of Graduation Services to the University of Bedfordshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d69afd-a01c-48df-9320-fe1ff6a759ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,720 |
| 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 BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONCEPT EVENT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d69afd-a01c-48df-9320-fe1ff6a759ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d69afd-a01c-48df-9320-fe1ff6a759ff
  9th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0129fe37-c05f-4ee7-9c8e-a740a3dfc7f6. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0129fe37-c05f-4ee7-9c8e-a740a3dfc7f6.json.