--- title: "GRADUATION EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES - University of Aberdeen" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000611872" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611872" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000611872.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000611872.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN" published: "2020-01-23" --- # GRADUATION EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES - University of Aberdeen Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000611872 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611872) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000611872.json) ## Summary The University of Aberdeen is seeking services for the "Graduation Event Management Services" tender, aimed at improving the experience for increased attendees at summer graduations. This procurement falls under the education industry and is located in Aberdeen, UK. Currently in the active bidding stage with an open procedure, the tender period will close on 26th February 2020 at 12:00 GMT. For bids to be considered, interested parties must submit their proposals electronically through the designated portal. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and related services. Companies capable of providing high-quality logistical support, marquee installations, and event execution are encouraged to participate, particularly those with experience in delivering services for large academic or public events. The contract may also allow for renewal annually over a potential five-year period, which can further enhance long-term business prospects for the successful bidder. ## Notice Due to the expanding volume of people wishing to attend summer graduations, the decision has been taken to move the ceremonies from our previous venue in Elphinstone Hall to a marquee setting on King's Lawn. Working alongside the marquee provider, the successful bidder will be able to deliver an event which conveys the same high levels of experience, as can be provided in our established venues, fully befitting the profile of the event and its importance in the University academic year. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Due to the expanding volume of people wishing to attend summer graduations, the decision has been taken to move the ceremonies from our previous venue in Elphinstone Hall to a marquee setting on King's Lawn. Working alongside the marquee provider, the successful bidder will be able to deliver an event which conveys the same high levels of experience, as can be provided in our established venues, fully befitting the profile of the event and its importance in the University academic year. Renewal: We anticipate the contract to be for 1 year in the first instance, with opportunities to renew annually for 4 further years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378452 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2020 | | 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 ABERDEEN | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB24 3FX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 23 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378452 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378452 GRADUATION EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES - University of Aberdeen - Due to the expanding volume of people wishing to attend summer graduations, the decision has been taken to move the ceremonies from our previous venue in Elphinstone Hall to a marquee setting on King's Lawn. Working alongside the marquee provider, the successful bidder will be able to deliver an event which conveys the same high levels of experience, as can be provided in our established venues, fully befitting the profile of the event and its importance in the University academic year. ## Notice URLs - http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611872 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/aberdeen-civil-justice-centre-and-commercial-courts ## 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-r6ebe6-0000611872. 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