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    ContractsManaged Temporary Event Infrastructure and Support Services Framework
    Awarded contract

    Managed Temporary Event Infrastructure and Support Services Framework

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 26 Aug 2026

    University of Leicester seeks up to three suppliers for a framework agreement to design, supply, and manage temporary event infrastructure for graduation ceremonies and open days.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· East MidlandsPublished 26 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 26 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Tender closed
      25 Sept 2026
      1 month ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      East Midlands

    Suppliers

    3 suppliers
    • SF
      Simon Florey & Son Marquee Hire Limited
    Lead contractor
  1. RE
    Relocatable Ltd
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  2. TM
    T&L Marquee Hire Limited
    Consortium partner
  3. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    26 Aug 2026Today25 Sept 2026

    Brief

    The University of Leicester is seeking to establish a framework agreement with up to three qualified suppliers to provide comprehensive managed temporary event infrastructure and support services. Services required include design, supply, installation, maintenance, and removal of temporary event structures, along with associated event support. The framework will primarily support the University's key events including Graduation Ceremonies and Open Days. Suppliers should have demonstrated experience in event infrastructure management, temporary structure installation, and event logistics. This is a framework agreement, meaning the University may call off services as needed throughout the contract period. Interested suppliers should register on the eSourcing portal to access full tender documentation and submission requirements.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In professional services, University of Leicester has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Simon Florey & Son Marquee Hire Limited1× · 50%
    2. KPMG LLP1× · 50%

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, KPMG LLP, PROMAR INTERNATIONAL — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ec48

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    University of Leicester
    Sector
    Professional Services