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title: "Bristol Beacon Hire"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c259674-b984-4b80-be9b-73b2cce47702"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# Bristol Beacon Hire

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c259674-b984-4b80-be9b-73b2cce47702

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Bristol Beacon Hire" contract was initiated by the University of the West of England for event services related to July graduations in 2026. The process is classified under the industry category of event services. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with the contract being awarded on 8 April 2026. The location for the service delivery is the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically Bristol. The contract period spans from 9 April to 10 April 2026, and the procurement method detailed is an "Other - UWEcont" process. The total contract value amounts to £190,847.50 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises, particularly those in the event management industry, looking for growth within the United Kingdom. It offers collaboration with a notable academic institution, the University of the West of England, enriching business portfolios and expanding market reach in the public sector. The successful supplier, BMT Enterprises Limited, highlights how SMEs can thrive in competitive public procurement environments, offering precedent and inspiration for similarly sized businesses. With a focus on event services, businesses specialising in venue operations and event planning may find similar opportunities attractive as they seek to bolster their industry standing and expand their clientele base.

## Notice

The hire of Bristol Beacon for July graduations 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1c2eca-d8a3-4f64-b914-ef860c062917 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - UWEcont |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,847 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,847 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BMT ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1c2eca-d8a3-4f64-b914-ef860c062917

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1c2eca-d8a3-4f64-b914-ef860c062917
  16th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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