---
title: "Venue hire and catering at Bristol City Hall"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d4ca"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-10-28"
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# Venue hire and catering at Bristol City Hall

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d4ca

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## Summary

The University of the West of England conducted a procurement process concerning venue hire and catering at Bristol City Hall for a conference scheduled between 9th and 11th June 2026. The industry category for this tender is services, specifically relating to hotel meeting and conference services and catering services. The procurement stage has been completed as of 28th October 2025, with Ashton Gate Stadium being awarded the contract. The procurement was carried out using a direct method, below threshold and without competition, reflecting a streamlined process suitable for specific requirements.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the venue and events management sector, particularly those specialising in conference and catering services. Large-scale service providers capable of offering comprehensive event facilities and high-quality catering would have been particularly well-suited to this opportunity. Despite its direct award method, similar tenders could provide avenues for experienced venue operators and caterers aiming to align with educational institutions or public sector clients requiring tailored event solutions. Engaging in such contracts could aid businesses in expanding their client base and enhancing their portfolio of high-profile public sector engagements.

## Notice

Venue hire and catering at Bristol City Hall for conference 9-11 June 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068792-2025 |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2025 - 19 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,144 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHTON GATE STADIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 09:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068792-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068792-2025
  28th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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