---
title: "Provision of Graduation Services UoB"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06551a"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
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# Provision of Graduation Services UoB

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06551a

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Graduation Services UoB." This process falls under the services industry category, specifically event services (CPV: 79952000). Situated in Luton, the university serves as the contracting authority and opted for an open procedure for this tender. The process began with a tender notice published in mid-February 2026, followed by a submission deadline in mid-March 2026, and concluded with an award by the end of June 2026. The signed contract with Concept Event Solutions Ltd, awarded on 22 June 2026, is active from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 with options for a one-year extension, reflecting a total contract value of £262,875.60.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the event services sector, particularly those with the capability to organise large-scale graduation events. The open procedure adopted suggests a competitive environment favorable for businesses looking to establish or grow their presence in the administrative regions of East England. Potential suppliers were required to demonstrate expertise in providing comprehensive event services, making this an attractive opportunity for those specialising in such services. Additionally, the possibility of extending the contract presents further growth opportunity for the successful supplier. Engaging with institutions like the University of Bedfordshire can bolster a company's portfolio, paving the way for future collaborations within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of Graduation Event services to the University of Bedfordshire

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One year contract with 12 months extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059238-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £219,063 |
| Contracts value | £219,063 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONCEPT EVENT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 09:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059238-2026
- 29 May 2026 at 16:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051039-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 15:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013924-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059238-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051039-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013924-2026
  16th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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