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    ContractsUniversity of Plymouth 2027-2028 Graduation Ceremonies - Venue Hire and Events Services
    Awarded contract

    University of Plymouth 2027-2028 Graduation Ceremonies - Venue Hire and Events Services

    Awarded
    £480.7k
    Published 14 Aug 2026

    Theatre Royal Plymouth is contracted to provide venue hire, event management, and hospitality services for University of Plymouth's 2027-2028 graduation ceremonies in November.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 14 Aug 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £480.7k
    Published 14 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £480,730
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • TR
      THEATRE ROYAL (PLYMOUTH) LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    14 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The University of Plymouth is seeking a venue and comprehensive event management services for its 2027 and 2028 Graduation Ceremonies scheduled for November. The contract requires exclusive use of a professional venue for four days: one setup day and three ceremony days, accommodating multiple graduation ceremonies with full hospitality and catering services for graduates, families, staff, and guests. This is a direct award opportunity to Theatre Royal Plymouth due to its specific capacity, professional management, suitability, and confirmed availability to meet the University's critical graduation timeline following the unavailability of the originally planned venue (Plymouth Guildhall) due to ongoing refurbishment delays. The successful supplier will provide complete venue hire, event coordination, reception facilities, catering, and operational support necessary to deliver a high-quality graduation programme. This is a business-critical service forming a key component of the University's academic calendar.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In professional services, UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. THEATRE ROYAL (PLYMOUTH) LIMITED1× · 50%
    2. UCAS Media Limited1× · 50%

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

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    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06d9d4
    UP
    Buyer
    UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
    Sector
    Professional Services