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title: "Graduation Services 2025"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
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# Graduation Services 2025

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ffa7063-8ef8-4bf0-bf81-6a1345a28d6e

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking suppliers for its "Graduation Services 2025" project, classified under CPV code 79952000 for event services. The procurement involves the provision of graduation services at the university's premises located in Luton, East of England, United Kingdom (postal code LU1 3JU). This procurement process is in the "tender" stage with an "open" procurement method, and it details an open procedure above threshold. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by the deadline on 5th February 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st May 2025 and end on 30th April 2026, with an estimated contract value between £100,000 and £120,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, particularly those targeting graduation ceremonies. The University of Bedfordshire encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, given the suitability criteria favour SMEs, though not specifying voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). The contract offers an excellent chance for businesses to establish or strengthen their relationship with a reputable educational institution, enhancing their portfolio and footprint in the East of England region. Competing for this tender can provide valuable exposure and contribute to business growth within the event services industry.

## Notice

Provision of Graduation Services to the University of Bedfordshire. 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/b8f314c3-4dfa-4a00-b5f2-4a859c00512f |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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 BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 16:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f314c3-4dfa-4a00-b5f2-4a859c00512f
- 16 Jan 2025 at 16:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f314c3-4dfa-4a00-b5f2-4a859c00512f
- 16 Jan 2025 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f314c3-4dfa-4a00-b5f2-4a859c00512f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f314c3-4dfa-4a00-b5f2-4a859c00512f
  16th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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