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title: "Graduation Venue - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032186"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2022-03-14"
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# Graduation Venue - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032186

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is seeking a service provider for its graduation venue needs, with a contract titled "Graduation Venue - University of Aberdeen." This procurement falls under the event services industry category and is located in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement process is in the award stage and was signed on 23rd February 2022, with the total contract value amounting to £500,000. The procurement method used is a limited procedure, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the absence of competition for technical reasons, as no other venue in Aberdeen could meet the specific requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those that operate large-scale venues. Companies that can provide suitable facilities for significant academic events, particularly in the education sector, would be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder, P&J Live, reflects the need for venues capable of accommodating large gatherings and special events such as graduations, making this an attractive market for operators within this niche.

## Notice

Award of Contract for Graduation Venue for Summer, Winter and one ad hoc graduation ceremony in 2022 - University of Aberdeen

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: No other facility suitable Explanation: Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists). - i.e. No other venue in Aberdeen can meet requirements.

### Procurement Information

No other facility suitable in Aberdeen

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006892-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | P&J LIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2022 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006892-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102

## Provenance

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