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title: "The Provision of Temporary Structures for Graduation Ceremonies"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69083534-8999-4202-bb97-ea6d6635fffe"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE"
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# The Provision of Temporary Structures for Graduation Ceremonies

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69083534-8999-4202-bb97-ea6d6635fffe

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## Summary

The University of Hertfordshire has issued a tender titled "The Provision of Temporary Structures for Graduation Ceremonies". The procurement process involves setting up a contract for the supply, installation, and removal of temporary structures for the University's graduation ceremonies at the historically significant site of St Albans Abbey. The contract, valued at £1,500,000 GBP, has a tender deadline of October 2, 2023. The contract period is from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2027, with a possible extension to February 2029. This opportunity falls under the category of "services" and is open for all interested parties to participate.

This tender by the University of Hertfordshire presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing temporary structures for events to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the University has indicated a preference for involving SMEs in this procurement process. Businesses located in or willing to operate in the East of England region, particularly around Hertfordshire, would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The open procedure provides a fair chance for different businesses to engage in a competitive process to secure the contract for this prestigious project.

## Notice

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise in order to set up a contract with the successful bidder for the provision of temporary structures for use at the University's graduation ceremonies taking place each September and February from September 2024 to February 2027 with an option to extend to February 2029. The ceremonies will take place in February and September of each academic year, and the successful contractor will be responsible for the supply, install and removal of the temporary structures. The ceremonies currently take place on the historically significant site of St Albans Abbey Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b49cb62b-2d00-419e-9f05-cc817b9c9a17 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL10 9AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Hatfield South West |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44212320 - Miscellaneous structures

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2023 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b49cb62b-2d00-419e-9f05-cc817b9c9a17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b49cb62b-2d00-419e-9f05-cc817b9c9a17
  1st September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.herts.ac.uk

## Provenance

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