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title: "Event Hire Services for University Graduation Ceremonies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0586b6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-08-13"
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# Event Hire Services for University Graduation Ceremonies

Buyer: YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0586b6

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by York St John University, a sub-central government public authority located in York, United Kingdom. The contract titled "Event Hire Services for University Graduation Ceremonies" falls under the services industry category and involves hiring venue space along with organ and organist services for the university's annual graduation ceremonies. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with a direct procurement method being employed due to the specific requirements and unique nature of the venue. The contract spans from 17th November 2025 to 21st November 2025, with the award being signed on 12th August 2025.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in event services and cultural event organisation, particularly those familiar with or capable of providing unique venue services without competition, as demonstrated by The Chapter of York, a large registered charity, being awarded the contract. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with skills in high-profile event staffing or possessing unique venues could find similar opportunities for future academic ceremonies or cultural events, provided they can meet specific and unique service requirements efficiently.

## Notice

Hire of venue space, organ, and organist services for the university's annual graduation ceremonies, including setup and rehearsal periods. The contract was awarded as a regulated below-threshold contract with an estimated value of less than the current threshold amount for services. Due to the unique nature of the venue and the specific requirements of the University's graduation ceremonies, the services were procured from the sole provider of the venue. To view this notice, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=973083602

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048266-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,403 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO31 7EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CHAPTER OF YORK (REGISTERED CHARITY 1201499 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048266-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048266-2025
  13th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=973083602
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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