Official UK procurement notice
Provision of Event Services Framework
Authority: University of Exeter (Central government)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionEvent 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.
- Recurrence: 2030
CPV: Conference-room furniture · Event services · Miscellaneous equipment · Miscellaneous furniture · Miscellaneous furniture and equipment · Security services · Services provided by medical personnel · Supply services of medical personnel
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · all with a published valueLot #1Event Security ServicesRenewal South WestPublished value£550,000
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 gatherings of up to 1,700 attendees, with 50–60 events annually. Some occasions need up to 50 security staff for crowd control and access management. Enhanced measures may be required for high-risk events or overnight protection of venues and equipment. Additional information: Attached as document
Lot #2Event Medical CoverRenewal UK, South WestPublished value£95,000
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. Additional information: Attached as document
Lot #3Marquee HireRenewal South WestPublished value£135,000
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 different sizes, designs, flooring, lighting, and climate control. The aim is to provide tailored, weather-resistant spaces that ensure comfort, functionality, and alignment with each event’s theme and needs. Additional information: Attached as document
Lot #4Furniture & Equipment HireRenewal South WestPublished value£35,000
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 setups for events ranging from small gatherings to large conferences. Working with trusted suppliers, Event Exeter ensures safety, quality, and flexibility, delivering customised solutions for academic, corporate, and formal functions. Additional information: Attached as document
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- “Provision of Event Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, 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
- Closed
- 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
- Yes · 2030
- First published
- 27 Nov 2024, 12:52 GMT
- Last source update
- 9 Dec 2024, 13:46 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 3 Jan 2025 – …
- Authority reference
UOE/2024/023/JT- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-039621- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c068Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 3 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 3 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
9 Dec 2024 → 3 Jan 2025 · 3 dates- Notice published9 Dec 2024, 13:46 GMT
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown3 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened3 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
Notice history
2 releases on Find a TenderPublished amendments (1)
Deadline has been extended until 17/01/25 at 12 noon.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- royal Court of JusticeReview body
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Technical selection criteria
- Economic and financial selection criteria