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title: "Graduation Venue and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d5e7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-05-27"
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# Graduation Venue and Associated Services

Buyer: ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d5e7

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## Summary

Robert Gordon University, acting as the buying organisation, has recently completed a public procurement process for the provision of "Graduation Venue and Associated Services". This procurement, classified under the "Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services" industry category, targeted services necessary for hosting the University’s annual graduation ceremonies. The process involved the selection of a suitable venue within Aberdeen City or its immediate vicinity. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. The award phase concluded on 24th April 2025, with P&J Live selected as the supplier. The overall contract is valued at £450,000, and the process adhered to the European Union regulations under the CELEX legal framework.

This contract presents significant opportunities for venues and event management businesses operating within or near Aberdeen, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality services at competitive prices. The focus on quality and sustainability criteria emphasised the importance of delivering excellent service standards and environmentally considerate practices. Large or medium-sized businesses experienced in organising large-scale events, with the capacity for electronic invoicing and payments, would find themselves well-positioned to bid for similar future opportunities. The contract’s duration and renewal options also hint at the potential for long-term engagement, benefiting businesses looking to expand their footprint in the educational event sector.

## Notice

The University seeks a venue(s) for the hosting of annual graduation ceremonies

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University seeks a venue(s) in Aberdeen City or immediate surrounding area to host annual summer and winter graduation ceremonies.

Renewal: Up to two years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027801-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £311,736 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £450,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB10 7FY |
| 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 | Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| 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

- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79953000 - Festival organisation services
- 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027801-2025
- 24 Jan 2025 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002460-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rgu.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788450
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00399

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