--- title: "Provision of Graduation Ceremonies Venue Services" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-117030" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-117030" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117030.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117030.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES" published: "2021-12-21" --- # Provision of Graduation Ceremonies Venue Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-117030 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-117030) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117030.json) ## Summary The University of South Wales is currently seeking suppliers for the provision of Graduation Ceremonies Venue Services, a key requirement within the education sector. Located in Pontypridd, Wales, the procurement is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 31st January 2022. This competitive process, which utilises a selective procurement method, involves a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT). Interested parties for this contract, which spans a duration of three years with potential extensions, are advised to refer to the detailed specification available on the Sell2Wales portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the event management and venue service industries to engage in a long-term relationship with a reputable educational institution. Companies with experience in managing large-scale events, particularly those that can demonstrate their capability in venue provision and production services, will be well-suited to respond to this tender. Additionally, there is an expectation of delivering community benefits as part of the contract, making this an attractive prospect for firms that prioritise social responsibility and community engagement. ## Notice The University of South Wales (USW) requires a one or more suppliers to provide a suitable venue to host the University of South Wales Graduation Ceremonies. The venue should be large enough to accommodate the scale and frequency of graduation ceremonies (See Section 6). Requiring suitably qualified and experienced Event Management and Production services to work with key University staff on the planning, production and delivery of the graduation ceremonies. Further details available in the detailed specification. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of South Wales (USW) requires a one or more suppliers to provide a suitable venue to host the University of South Wales Graduation Ceremonies. The venue should be large enough to accommodate the scale and frequency of graduation ceremonies (See Section 6). Requiring suitably qualified and experienced Event Management and Production services to work with key University staff on the planning, production and delivery of the graduation ceremonies. Further details available in the detailed specification. The University is happy to consider some limitations on the venue availability in this process, recognising that venues may already have prior contracted bookings. At a minimum the University is looking for a sole supplier for all of the July dates for a minimum of three years of the contract. Suppliers are able to bid for a combination of date availability. The University may award contracts to multiple suppliers, dependant on date availability. It is anticipated that the pricing shall remain fixed at the same rate for the duration of the contract. Options: At a minimum the University is looking for a sole supplier for all of the July dates for a minimum of three years of the contract. Suppliers are able to bid for a combination of date availability. The University may award contracts to multiple suppliers, dependant on date availability. Renewal: 12 month extension subject to agreement by both parties ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117030 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 SOUTH WALES | | Locality | PONTYPRIDD | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF37 1DL | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Treforest | | Westminster constituency | Pontypridd | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117030 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC383297&idx=1 21st December 2021 - Graduation Ceremonies Venue Services PQQ Document - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC383297&idx=2 21st December 2021 - Graduation Ceremonies Venue Services ITT Final - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC383297 Provision of Graduation Ceremonies Venue Services - The University of South Wales (USW) requires a one or more suppliers to provide a suitable venue to host the University of South Wales Graduation Ceremonies. The venue should be large enough to accommodate the scale and frequency of graduation ceremonies (See Section 6). Requiring suitably qualified and experienced Event Management and Production services to work with key University staff on the planning, production and delivery of the graduation ceremonies. Further details available in the detailed specification. ## Notice URLs - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-117030 - https://sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=117030 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.southwales.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-117030. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117030.json.