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    ContractsGraduation Event Services for University of Bedfordshire
    Awarded contract

    Graduation Event Services for University of Bedfordshire

    Awarded
    £219.1k
    Published 29 May 2026

    Provision of professional graduation event planning, coordination, and execution services for the University of Bedfordshire's ceremonies and celebrations.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 29 May 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £219.1k
    Published 29 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £219,063
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • CE
      Concept Event Solutions Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    29 May 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The University of Bedfordshire is seeking service providers to deliver comprehensive graduation event services. This opportunity includes planning, coordinating, and executing graduation ceremonies and related celebratory events for the university's students and staff. Service providers should be prepared to handle logistics, venue coordination, catering arrangements, audio-visual support, and guest management. Experience in managing large-scale academic ceremonies and events is essential. Interested suppliers should demonstrate capability in delivering professional, well-organized graduation services that reflect the university's standards and create memorable experiences for graduates and their families.

    Track record

    11 awards · 6 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE has awarded 11 contracts to 6 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC3× · 27%
    2. THE COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY LTD2× · 18%
    3. Southern Universities Management Services (SUMS Consulting)2× · 18%
    4. LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY2× · 18%
    5. Echo-U Limited1× · 9%
    6. Concept Event Solutions Ltd1× · 9%

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, PROMAR INTERNATIONAL, KPMG LLP — 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-06551a

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    Sector
    Education & Training