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title: "Award - Graduation Event Marquees"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Award - Graduation Event Marquees

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-013c95c0-3977-4570-9694-51ae663154d7

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed the procurement process for the "Award - Graduation Event Marquees" project, which involved the provision of large marquees for graduation ceremonies held on Plymouth Hoe. This contract, valued at £449,184, falls under the services category and is classified within the CPV scheme as tents. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, suitable for contracts below the specified threshold. The contract period is set to run from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022, following the contract award on 30 September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the event services and temporary structure markets, particularly those specialising in marquee hire and installation. Businesses that can provide high-quality marquee options alongside logistics support would be well-positioned to compete or collaborate. The focus on graduation events may also benefit suppliers with experience in academic or large public event planning, allowing them to leverage this contract to expand their footprint in similar venues or sectors.

## Notice

Award of contract for the Graduation Ceremonies large Marquees for use on Plymouth Hoe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe54ac4d-5e19-4c15-a599-b146382976d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £449,184 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £449,184 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DANCO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39522530 - Tents

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2017 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe54ac4d-5e19-4c15-a599-b146382976d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe54ac4d-5e19-4c15-a599-b146382976d7
  27th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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