AwardedAwarded 26 January 2026

Graduation Production Services 2026 and 2027

Cardiff University · Education

In brief

Cardiff University awarded leisure and events work to Production 78 on 26 January 2026.

The notice gives a value of £399,999 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 21 months, starting 15 December 2025.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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).

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Production 78 (SME)
5 bids received
£400,000
Awarded 2 December 2025
26 January 2026 to 31 August 2027

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 060583-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 079168-2025
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 008126-2026

About the buyer

Cardiff UniversityLast 12 months

Procurements

91

Awards

71

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From notice 060583-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 29 September 2025, last updated 29 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.