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Published 20 Nov 2024, 20:52 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of Event Services Framework

Official notice

Authority: University of Exeter (Education)

Framework agreement5 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£500,000total for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 3 Jan 2025
Lots 5see the lot list below
Framework period 5 yrsends 31 Jan 2030 · extension options published · starts 1 Feb 2025
Notice summaryFrom the published notice

Provision of a variety of different event related services to the University of Exeter. This is divided into Lots: Published lot titles: Event Security Services; Event Medical Services; Marquee Hire; Furniture & Equipment Hire; Venue Dressing.

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Provision of a variety of different event related services to the University of Exeter.

This is divided into Lots:

Lot 1 - Security Services

Lot 2 - Event Medical Cover

Lot 3 - Marquee Hire

Lot 4 - Furniture and Equipment Hire

Lot 5 - Venue Dressing

This is a framework.

CPV: Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services · Other community, social and personal services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 20 suppliers
Framework period
5 yrs from 1 Feb 2025, Continuity of service, there is a break point at year 2 with the option to extend.

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · all with a published value

Every one of these 5 lots carries the same published figure, £500,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Event Security ServicesCancelledRenewal 5 yrsceiling above

Event Exeter, operating as part of the University of Exeter, is responsible for overseeing all events held across its Streatham and St Luke’s campuses. To ensure a safe and secure environment, uphold licensing obligations, and maintain the integrity of its venues, Event Exeter requires a professional security presence at select events. These events span a broad range of sizes and types, from smaller functions for approximately 100 attendees to large-scale concerts and gatherings for up to 1,700 guests. Events are held year-round, with security needs adapted to meet the unique demands of each occasion.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2030 (5 yrs)
Delivery: South West · University of Exeter
Extensions: Initial term 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of up to 12 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Event Medical ServicesCancelledRenewal 5 yrsceiling above

Event Exeter, as part of the University of Exeter, manages all events held on the University’s Streatham and St Luke’s campuses, overseeing a wide range of functions throughout the year, each presenting unique requirements in terms of safety, support, and risk management. To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all attendees, Event Exeter includes event medical cover as a critical component in its planning and risk assessment procedures for specific events. Cover will be required year-round, with staffing and resource levels determined by event demand. Event Exeter will work closely with the medical provider to ensure adequate notice for staffing requirements, with flexible arrangements to accommodate events booked with shorter lead times.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2030 (5 yrs)
Delivery: South West · University of Exeter
Extensions: Initial term 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of up to 12 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Marquee HireCancelledRenewal 5 yrsceiling above

Event Exeter is part of the University of Exeter and oversees all events taking place on its Streatham and St Luke’s campuses. We periodically require the hire of marquee structures for various events, including corporate gatherings, conferences, open days etc. These structures need to provide adaptable, temporary spaces to accommodate diverse needs, from guest seating and dining areas to staging, exhibitions, and presentations. Depending on the specific event, we may need marquees of different sizes, designs, and configurations, equipped with suitable flooring, lighting, heating or cooling solutions, and additional accessories to ensure comfort and functionality. Our goal is to create a tailored, weather-resistant environment that aligns with the theme and requirements of each unique event.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2030 (5 yrs)
Delivery: South West · University of Exeter
Extensions: Initial term 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of up to 12 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Furniture & Equipment HireCancelledRenewal 5 yrsceiling above

Event Exeter, a division of the University of Exeter, manages and coordinates all events hosted on the University’s Streatham and St Luke’s campuses. To ensure each event is equipped to meet the specific needs of its organisers and attendees, Event Exeter provides access to a range of furniture, equipment, and other resources as required.

For events that necessitate additional or specialised furnishings, such as seating, tables, staging, or lighting, the University may source this equipment through external hire. This approach allows Event Exeter to flexibly tailor each event’s setup, ensuring that both aesthetic and functional requirements are met without the limitations of onsite inventory. The need for hired equipment can vary widely based on event type, from small gatherings requiring additional tables and chairs to large-scale conferences needing exhibition displays.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2030 (5 yrs)
Delivery: South West · University of Exeter
Extensions: Initial term 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of up to 12 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Venue DressingCancelledRenewal 5 yrsceiling above

Event Exeter, a division of the University of Exeter, manages and coordinates all events hosted on the University’s Streatham and St Luke’s campuses. To ensure each event meets the specific needs of its organisers and attendees, Event Exeter sometimes requires venues to be dressed according to the event taking place. This includes but not limited too: table centre pieces, floral centre pieces, chair covers, drapes etc.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2030 (5 yrs)
Delivery: South West · University of Exeter
Extensions: Initial term 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of up to 12 months.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: If appropriate, any Bidder who is successful in more than one lot, they may be combined into one contract.
What this means for your bid
  • “Provision of Event Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 20 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Cancelled
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
20 Nov 2024, 20:52 GMT
Last source update
26 Nov 2024, 15:52 GMT
Award evaluation window
3 Jan 2025 – …
Authority reference
UOE/2024/023/LLM
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-038202
Classification (CPV)
Hotel, restaurant and retail trade servicesOther community, social and personal services
Delivery area
South West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bd7c Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes
Appointment period ends
3 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
3 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

26 Nov 2024 → 1 Feb 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    26 Nov 2024, 15:52 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    3 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    3 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts
    1 Feb 2025

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to cancelled
    26 Nov 2024, 15:52 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

University of Exeter

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation RC000653 Northcote House, Exeter, South West, EX4 4QHContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • royal Court of JusticeReview body London

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria