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title: "004/2018E Graduation Ceremony Marquee Hire"
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# 004/2018E Graduation Ceremony Marquee Hire

Buyer: HE PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dd712de-73df-4da9-8d0e-b7a7e980cbff

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## Summary

The University of the West of England (UWE) is currently seeking tenders for the provision of a marquee for their Graduation Award Ceremonies, with the tender referenced as "004/2018E". This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under miscellaneous structures and event services. The deadline for submissions is set for 8th June 2018, and the contract period will commence on 1st November 2018, lasting until 30th November 2021. The procurement method is open, and the estimated value of the contract ranges from £400,000 to £450,000, with primary delivery taking place in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those experienced in marquee hire and setup. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is designed to accommodate their capabilities. With two major award ceremony events held annually—including multiple ceremonies within a condensed timeframe—businesses with a robust logistical and service provision capacity could excel in bidding for this opportunity.

## Notice

The University of the West of England (UWE) requires a marquee for the UWE Graduation Award Ceremonies. The University holds two sessions of Award Ceremonies during the year. These currently take place in the latter half of July (3 one-hour ceremonies per day) for approximately 10 days and 5 days at the end of November. City of Bristol College use the marquee on a Saturday at the end of November for their Award Ceremony. Additional information: Please register your interest on the HE In-Tend Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7fef938-2bc4-471e-ac45-16514659cbf9 |
| 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 | 9 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| 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 | HE PORTAL |
| Locality | AVON |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 44212320 - Miscellaneous structures
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 9 May 2018 at 15:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7fef938-2bc4-471e-ac45-16514659cbf9
- 9 May 2018 at 15:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7fef938-2bc4-471e-ac45-16514659cbf9
- 4 May 2018 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7fef938-2bc4-471e-ac45-16514659cbf9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7fef938-2bc4-471e-ac45-16514659cbf9
  9th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uwe.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/Home

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