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Graduation Production Services 2026 and 2027

Cardiff University

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Cardiff University

Buyer Address: Procurement Services, Cardiff, UKL22, CF24 4HQ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Stuart Franklin

Contact Email: procurement@cardiff.ac.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
399999.0 GBP
Gross: 479999 GBP
Published
29 Sep 2025, 14:21
Deadline
04 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79952000 - Event services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Full Event Production and Management services to apply to Cardiff University’s Graduation 2026 (and 2027) ceremonies at Utilita Arena, Cardiff (https://www.utilitaarenacardiff.co.uk).

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060583-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 399,999

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 479,999

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (65%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Responsible Procurement (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (25%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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