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title: "Graduation Site Manager"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2023-04-03"
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# Graduation Site Manager

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-689940c3-fa4a-4db6-a187-c6ee1a066e22

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is looking to appoint a Site Management Company for their Graduation Ceremonies on Plymouth Hoe, scheduled for the week commencing 15th July 2024. The Site Manager will oversee the site operations from build to de-rig between 1st July to 26th July 2024. This opportunity falls within the 'Event services' industry category and is currently at the planning stage with an engagement end date set for 17th April 2023.

This tender from the University of Plymouth offers growth opportunities for businesses experienced in large event management. Companies with expertise in festival organization services and event logistics in the South West region of the UK may find this contract suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the University has indicated a preference for SMEs in their suitability criteria.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth plans to organise Graduation Ceremonies in large marquees on Plymouth Hoe, week commencing 15th July 2024. These prestigious events are a highlight in the University's calendar with approximately 12,000 graduates and guests attending across twelve ceremonies that week. The University is seeking to appoint a Site Management Company who will work with the University and liaise with contractors/suppliers through the planning and delivery stages. The Site Manager will have full responsibility for the running of the site during the build, the week of the graduation ceremonies and the de-rig (build to de-rig 1st July to 26 July 2024). The Site Manager will be suitably qualified with relevant large event experience and run the site in accordance with HSE CMD Regulations 2015 and in accordance with the License for use of The Hoe undertaken between the University of Plymouth and Plymouth City Council. This notice is in no way a commitment to a contract at this stage. Please register any potential interest by emailing -procurement@plymouth.ac.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f0e113-12f0-4a8a-9467-4f54ae0e4fd5 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 79953000 - Festival organisation services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2023 at 11:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f0e113-12f0-4a8a-9467-4f54ae0e4fd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f0e113-12f0-4a8a-9467-4f54ae0e4fd5
  3rd April 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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