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title: "Provision of Event Services Framework"
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# Provision of Event Services Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-event-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04c068). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** University of Exeter: "Provision of Event Services Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £800,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 3 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: uk.eu-supply.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [University of Exeter](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/university-of-exeter-urn-133817)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £800,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 3 January 2025 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Conference-room furniture, Event services, Miscellaneous equipment, Miscellaneous furniture, Miscellaneous furniture and equipment (+3 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-event-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04c068#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04c068`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-event-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04c068#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [uk.eu-supply.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.eu-supply.com%2Fapp%2Frfq%2Frwlentrance_s.asp%3FPID%3D87992%26B%3DEXETER)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-event-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04c068#participate

## Description
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. 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. To successfully run these events we are looking for a range of suppliers to join our internal framework from which we will call off as needed. The areas we require are security, medical cover, marquee hire and furniture and equipment hire, detailed in four separate lots.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 – Event Security Services
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79710000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Estimated Value:** £550,000
- **Description:** Event Exeter, part of the University of Exeter, manages events across its Streatham and St Luke’s campuses, requiring professional security to ensure safety, licensing compliance, and venue integrity. Events range from small functions to large gather...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 -Event Medical Cover
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79625000, 85141000
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKK

- **Estimated Value:** £95,000
- **Description:** 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 res...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lot 3 - Marquee Hire
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 39150000, 39300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Estimated Value:** £135,000
- **Description:** We periodically require marquees for events such as conferences, open days, and corporate gatherings. These adaptable structures must suit diverse needs, including seating, dining, staging, and exhibitions. Requirements vary by event, encompassing di...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Lot 4 - Furniture & Equipment Hire
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 39150000, 39151000, 39153000, 39300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK

- **Estimated Value:** £35,000
- **Description:** Event Exeter, part of the University of Exeter, oversees events on the Streatham and St Luke’s campuses, providing furniture and equipment as needed. For specialised requirements, such as seating, staging, or lighting, external hire is used to tailor...

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F039621-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-12-09T13:46:27.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T11:02:18.879Z
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