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title: "Graduation Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2021-07-06"
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# Graduation Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41d68573-2f19-4b45-bf03-d9adc1dceea3

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire is currently engaged in the procurement process for Graduation Services, which encompasses the supply, build, and hire of marquees, as well as the supply, hire, and maintenance of generators and air conditioning equipment for graduation ceremonies. This tender falls under the event services category and is taking place in Luton, England. The tender period ended on 20 March 2020, while the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2020 and conclude on 31 March 2022. The procurement method employed is a direct approach classified as a single tender action, which is typically used for contracts below specified financial thresholds.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those offering marquee construction, equipment hire, and maintenance services for large gatherings. Companies with capabilities in logistical support and event organisation will be suited to compete for this tender, given the nature of the services required for the University’s graduation ceremonies held in March, July, and November. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest via the University's procurement portal for potential collaboration and growth.

## Notice

The University of Bedfordshire is sourcing a service provider for the following: Lot 1 - Supply, build and hire of marquees Lot 2 - Supply, hire and maintenance of the Generator, Air Conditioning Chiller/Heater and Air Handling for the Marquee(s) The awards can be awarded jointly or separately. The University of Bedfordshire holds its graduation ceremonies in the months of March, July and November. Any contracts resulting fro this tender will be against the University of Bedfordshire Terms and Conditions Additional information: You will need to express an interest in the tender via the University's Procurement website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43a2a874-bbd4-4e92-a928-fd1b2c132505 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2021 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43a2a874-bbd4-4e92-a928-fd1b2c132505
- 28 Feb 2020 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f6ed18-406d-4a8f-a428-f067f57ed4a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43a2a874-bbd4-4e92-a928-fd1b2c132505
  6th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f6ed18-406d-4a8f-a428-f067f57ed4a9
  28th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/

## Provenance

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