--- title: "Provision of Venue(s) and associated services to host graduation ceremoniesProvision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d1c97eb-cd0f-47b9-8d99-d38f47eae926" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d1c97eb-cd0f-47b9-8d99-d38f47eae926" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d1c97eb-cd0f-47b9-8d99-d38f47eae926.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d1c97eb-cd0f-47b9-8d99-d38f47eae926.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-10-21" --- # Provision of Venue(s) and associated services to host graduation ceremoniesProvision Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d1c97eb-cd0f-47b9-8d99-d38f47eae926 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d1c97eb-cd0f-47b9-8d99-d38f47eae926) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d1c97eb-cd0f-47b9-8d99-d38f47eae926.json) ## Summary Birmingham City University (BCU) is seeking to contract for the provision of venues and associated services to host graduation ceremonies from 2023 to 2027. This competitive tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 20 November 2019. The ceremonies will occur over a series of non-consecutive days in January and July, accommodating up to 700 students and requiring space for a minimum of two guests per student. The total value of the contract is estimated at £2,500,000, with an anticipated start date of 14 April 2022 and an option for a two-year extension based on performance. The procurement method adopted is selective, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation, as it exceeds threshold limits. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, venue provision, and associated services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of offering large-capacity venues with appropriate amenities, alongside online and offline booking facilities, will find this an ideal avenue for business growth. Interested bidders should register on the BCU tender portal to access further details and the Selection Questionnaire, providing a chance to engage with a prominent educational institution in the West Midlands region. ## Notice Birmingham City University (BCU) requires the provision of Venue(s) and associated services to host the graduation ceremonies from 2023 until 2027, an overview of this is as follows: * 10 - 14 graduation ceremonies held each year on 7 non-consecutive days in January and July * There are 2 ceremonies held each day * Each ceremony held will attract up to 700 students and the room must have the capacity to accommodate a minimum of 2 guests per student at the ceremonies * Online and offline booking facilities The Contract to be tendered will be for a period of 3 years anticipated to commence on 14th of April 2022, and subject to satisfactory performance an option to extend for a further period of 24 months. If you are interested on bidding for this opportunity please register onto our Birmingham City University tender portal:- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bcu/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the Selection Questionnaire (SQ). If you are unable to register with in-tend please email us at procurement.tenders@bcu.ac.uk. The Selection Questionnaire must be returned by noon on Wednesday 20th November 2019 using the Intend Portal. For more information please contact, Osman Sharif, Category Buyer. email osman.sharif@bcu.ac.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51571a3b-2ad6-4a03-b736-a54cb4a827a5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Apr 2022 - 13 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7BD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services ## Release History - 21 Oct 2019 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51571a3b-2ad6-4a03-b736-a54cb4a827a5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51571a3b-2ad6-4a03-b736-a54cb4a827a5 21st October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bcu/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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