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title: "Venue Hire Ashton Gate Stadium BPLP Conference and Dinner. Conf120 day delegates and 500 for dinner. Date: 15th May 2025"
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# Venue Hire Ashton Gate Stadium BPLP Conference and Dinner. Conf120 day delegates and 500 for dinner. Date: 15th May 2025

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-953b7b1c-cf80-46c6-9768-50b1cf35c0e6

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## Summary

The University of the West of England has awarded a contract for venue hire at Ashton Gate Stadium for the BPLP Conference and Dinner, scheduled for 15th May 2025. The procurement process, which falls under the “Hotel meeting and conference services” industry category, involved an open procedure that was completed by 9th August 2024. The contracted value is £26,000 and the event is expected to cater to 120 day delegates and 500 dinner guests. The contract period runs from 10th August 2024 to 11th August 2024, with a tender end date on 9th August 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in event management, venue services, and catering. The structured open procedure ensures a competitive process, favouring larger enterprises capable of managing substantial delegate numbers and providing high-quality service standards. Companies experienced in large-scale event setups and hospitality would be well-suited to meet the requirements of this prestigious academic and corporate event.

## Notice

Venue Hire Ashton Gate Stadium BPLP Conference and Dinner. Conf120 day delegates and 500 for dinner. Date: 15th May 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea30c04c-4ef2-408a-9f22-dc5ab94e01a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHTON GATE STADIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea30c04c-4ef2-408a-9f22-dc5ab94e01a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea30c04c-4ef2-408a-9f22-dc5ab94e01a0
  24th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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