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title: "Graduation Award Ceremonies"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e9701085-eb8e-4681-b559-f22295723c7a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2024-09-19"
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# Graduation Award Ceremonies

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9701085-eb8e-4681-b559-f22295723c7a

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## Summary

The University of Derby has completed the procurement process for their graduation award ceremonies for the 2024/25 academic year, classified under the event services industry category. This procurement was finalised on 19th September 2024, with the contract slated to start from 1st November 2024 and run until 31st October 2025. The location for the delivery of services is the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender was executed through a dispensation procurement method, aimed at obtaining goods. The contract award, valued at £420,000, was given to Derby County (The Rams) Limited, Derby City Council, and FIRST SIGHT MEDIA LIMITED, with the award status marked as active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event services. SME businesses in particular will find this tender beneficial due to the suitability requirements explicitly favouring them. The collaboration with established organisations like Derby County (The Rams) Limited and local councils provides an excellent platform for SMEs to grow their experience and portfolio in large-scale event management. Companies engaged in logistics, audiovisual services, and hospitality sectors would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities disseminated by academic institutions like the University of Derby.

## Notice

This is an awarded contracts notice for University of Derby's graduation ceremonies being run 24/25 academic year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b515e25-f43a-4cb7-916e-84a90673d793 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Dispensation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £420,000 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DERBY CITY COUNCIL; DERBY COUNTY (THE RAMS; FIRST SIGHT MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b515e25-f43a-4cb7-916e-84a90673d793

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b515e25-f43a-4cb7-916e-84a90673d793
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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