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title: "UOS-S00927 Marquee Hire"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK"
published: "2025-02-19"
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# UOS-S00927 Marquee Hire

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d8a2d5c-896a-44b1-ba64-df99d1010f93

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## Summary

The University of Suffolk is inviting tenders for the hire of a marquee and luxury portable toilet facilities for its graduation ceremonies scheduled from 18 to 22 October 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of event services (CPV 79952000) and will take place at the Ipswich waterfront, specifically in the Wharf car park. The tender, initiated through an open procedure, was published on 19 February 2025, and interested suppliers must submit their offers by 24 March 2025 at 17:00. The contract, potentially extendable four times for one year each, totals an estimated value of £750,000, adjusting for inflation after the initial year.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event planning and equipment hire, particularly those experienced in providing marquee setups and portable facilities. Given the scale and public nature of the event, it is well-suited to SMEs and VCSEs that can demonstrate both reliability and a high-quality service. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, making it an ideal project for regional companies aiming to expand their portfolio with a prestigious university event.

## Notice

The University of Suffolk require a suitably experienced and capable supplier to provide hire of a marquee and luxury portable toilet facilities for the University's graduation ceremonies in October 2025, with a University only option to extend the contract on four occasions, each extension being for one additional year, making the maximum contract length 5 years in total. The maximum estimated total value in II 1.5 only applies if the contract is extended and is subject to inflationary increase after the initial 12 months. The graduation ceremonies will take place from Saturday 18 to Wednesday 22 October 2025 at the University of Suffolk on the Ipswich waterfront. The marquee and toilet facilities will be positioned in the Wharf car park (Orwell Quay, Ballast Wharf Walk, Wykes Bishop St, Ipswich, IP3 0DT). Delta E-Sourcing Access Code 5CSD87A836

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263d06d7-1ba2-4a6d-8c59-5aceb492b631 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 SUFFOLK |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP4 1QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Alexandra |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263d06d7-1ba2-4a6d-8c59-5aceb492b631

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263d06d7-1ba2-4a6d-8c59-5aceb492b631
  19th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Ipswich:-Event-services./5CSD87A836
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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