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title: "LUV01473 - The provision of managed temporary event infrastructure and support services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ec48"
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# LUV01473 - The provision of managed temporary event infrastructure and support services

Buyer: University of Leicester  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ec48

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## Summary

The University of Leicester is procuring managed temporary event infrastructure and support services for its events programme. The requirement covers the design, supply, installation, maintenance and removal of temporary event structures, together with associated event support. The main applications are Graduation Ceremonies and Open Day events, including marquee provision and related on-site services. This is an event services contract, classified under CPV 79952000. The framework is intended for up to three suitably qualified and experienced suppliers. Work will support University of Leicester events in Leicester and the surrounding delivery area. Suppliers need to be able to provide an end-to-end temporary infrastructure service, from design and supply through installation, maintenance and removal, rather than supplying structures alone.

The process has reached tender: the University invited offers through an open procedure. Bids were due by 25 September 2026 at 12:00 BST, with award decisions scheduled by 2 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The framework contract period is 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030, with a gross estimated value of £650,000. It is an open framework with up to three participants. Call-offs will primarily use mini-competitions, with direct awards possible where permitted by the framework terms. Expected activity includes at least two annual mini-competitions for summer and winter graduation ceremonies, each requiring about four consecutive days of support, and quotations for up to eight Open Day events annually. Evaluation is 60% technical and experience and 40% commercial.

This opportunity suits event infrastructure companies that can manage temporary venues and provide complete operational support. Relevant suppliers will need demonstrated technical capability and experience in designing, supplying, installing, maintaining and removing temporary event structures, particularly marquees and associated equipment. They should also be able to support events on site and respond reliably to repeat requirements for graduation ceremonies and Open Days. The arrangement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and is designed for a small supplier panel, so businesses with a focused temporary events offer may be competitive. Suppliers should be comfortable bidding through mini-competitions, preparing quotations for differing event requirements and delivering safely and consistently across multiple event formats. No particular accreditation is stated as a participation requirement.

## Notice

The University of Leicester is seeking to award a framework of up to three suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide Managed Temporary Event Infrastructure and Support Services. The primary requirement is for the design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal and associated event support services relating to temporary event structures, predominantly to support the University's Graduation Ceremonies and Open Day events. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Event-services./UZBJU68365 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UZBJU68365

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081195-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £650,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | University of Leicester |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Postcode area | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2026 at 11:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081195-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081195-2026
  26th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UZBJU68365
- https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Event-services./UZBJU68365
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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