---
title: "Graduation Venue"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a618"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a618.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2023-02-16"
---

# Graduation Venue

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a618

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for a Graduation Venue. The venue must be able to seat 1200 people in a single sitting and accommodate 900 attendees on average per ceremony. The University specified event services as the main procurement category. The venue, to be located in Plymouth, must assist with set design, technical support, and provide a drinks reception for three ceremonies per day. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender for a Graduation Venue by the University of Plymouth presents an opportunity for businesses in the event services industry to provide high-quality venues for large gatherings. Companies with experience in event management, venue services, and hospitality are well-suited to compete. By meeting the University's requirements for seating capacity, technical support, and overall event experience, businesses can secure contracts and strengthen their position in the market.

## Notice

The University is procuring a venue for Graduations which must be able to seat 1200 in a single sitting with space for people gathering for the next ceremony. The average attendance will be 900 per ceremony.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Plymouth is requiring a Plymouth city centre venue for graduation ceremonies: 1. w/c 8th July 2024 (Mon-Fri) 2. w/c 18th Nov 2024 (Mon-Thurs) 3. w/c 14th July 2025 (Mon-Fri) The venue must be of very high quality and large enough to accommodate 1200 people in a single sitting, also (simultaneously) gathering space for next audience. The venue must be able to assist with set design and technical support, also provide a drinks reception based on 3 ceremonies per day, with on average 900 attendees at each ceremony. Theatre Royal Plymouth is deemed the only the venue meeting this criteria.

### Procurement Information

The venue must be of very high quality and large enough to accommodate 1200 people in a single sitting, also (simultaneously) gathering space for next audience. The venue must be able to assist with set design and technical support, also provide a drinks reception based on 3 ceremonies per day, with on average 900 attendees at each ceremony. Theatre Royal Plymouth is deemed the only the venue meeting this criteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004739-2023 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE THEATRE ROYAL PLYMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2023 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004739-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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