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title: "Graduation Services Tender"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2022-06-23"
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# Graduation Services Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ac2cd36-3ce6-4cca-91a1-3bd863613b5d

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has initiated the Graduation Services Tender, seeking suppliers to provide a range of services including the supply and management of marquees, generators, air conditioning units, and toilets for graduation events. The tender period concluded on 27 April 2022, following its publication on 23 March 2022. The contract duration is set for one year, with the possibility of a one-year extension upon mutual agreement. This procurement falls under the event services category and follows an open procurement method, being below the threshold for formal advertisement regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in event management, equipment rental, and logistical support services. Businesses specialising in temporary event structures, equipment hire, and event operations could leverage this opportunity to expand their client base. As the procurement is focused on managing graduation events, companies with experience in educational and formal ceremonies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The University is looking for a supplier to provide graduation services which includes (but not limited to) the following: - Supply, build, hire of marquees and associated walkway - Supply, hire, maintenance of generator, air-conditioning, chiller and air handling units - Supply of toilets - Management of the equipment set up and daily event delivery support The contract period will be for a maximum duration of one year plus an option to extend to an additional year with approval of both parties in writing. Additional information: Suppliers will need to register and express an interest in the tender on the University of Bedfordshire's Procurement Portal https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home. All correspondence must be sent through the above portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53448af7-7709-4674-b089-90cf6044c185 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £222,107 |
| 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

- 23 Jun 2022 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53448af7-7709-4674-b089-90cf6044c185
- 20 Apr 2022 at 13:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a70b060-6ed2-4e0e-818e-7d52b261fbec
- 23 Mar 2022 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a70b060-6ed2-4e0e-818e-7d52b261fbec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53448af7-7709-4674-b089-90cf6044c185
  23rd June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a70b060-6ed2-4e0e-818e-7d52b261fbec
  20th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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