---
title: "Graduation Ceremonies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058a4f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2025-08-19"
---

# Graduation Ceremonies

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058a4f

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria, a sub-central government public authority located in Cumbria, UK, has completed the procurement process for its "Graduation Ceremonies" project. The project, classified under hotel meeting and conference services, was awarded to Crown & Mitre (Carlisle) Limited. This contracting process, which falls under the services category, utilised a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method. Key milestones included the contract signing on 7th July 2025, with the agreement extending through to 7th July 2026. The procurement was officially noted on 19th August 2025, as documented in the contract notice.

The tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale businesses, particularly those specialising in event management and conference services, to engage with educational institutions. The University of Cumbria's requirement for hosting graduation ceremonies provides an opening for businesses equipped to manage and deliver high-quality event experiences. This contract showcases the potential for companies in the hospitality and services sectors to expand their portfolios and strengthen their market position through collaboration with prestigious academic organisations.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria require a supplier to host graduation ceremonies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049711-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2025 - 7 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,092 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROWN & MITRE (CARLISLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2025 at 09:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049711-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049711-2025
  19th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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