Provision of Graduation Event Management Services for the University of Aberdeen
About This Opportunity
Provision of Graduation Event — services contract awarded in United Kingdom by University of Aberdeen. Awarded to Wavemakers Live (GBP 480K, Apr 2026).
This is a services contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on Conferences. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The University requires a main contractor to support the delivery of the summer graduation ceremonies, hosted in a marquee setting on King’s Lawn. Working alongside the appointed marquee provider, the contractor will be expected to deliver a high‑quality event experience that reflects the significance and profile of graduation within the University’s academic calendar.
The summer graduation ceremonies for 2026 will take place between 29th June and 3rd July 2026 (inclusive).
In addition to the summer ceremonies, the University may require events services for the Winter Graduation ceremonies during the contract period. Winter graduation support at this stage is subject to university approval during the term of the contract. If approved, winter graduation ceremonies are anticipated to take place between 23rd and 27th November, with ceremonies expected to occur on 24th – 26th November. Winter graduations are smaller in scale and will be hosted inside Elphinstone Hall, Old Aberdeen Campus.
The anticipated contract period is 1 year, commencing 1st June 2026. Subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement, the University reserves the option to extend the contract for up to three additional periods of 1 year each.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 8, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Reference: 042313-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen has issued 138 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 50 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Education & Training, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 042313-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Wavemakers Live. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by University of Aberdeen in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Wavemakers Live was awarded the contract for £480,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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