AwardedAwarded 2 November 2026

LUV01473 - The provision of managed temporary event infrastructure and support services

University of Leicester · Education

In brief

University of Leicester awarded leisure and events work to T&L Marquee Hire Limited, Simon Florey & Son Marquee Hire Limited and Relocatable Ltd on 2 November 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £650,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 December 2026.

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

The University of Leicester is seeking to award a framework of up to three suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide Managed Temporary Event Infrastructure and Support Services. The primary requirement is for the design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal and associated event support services relating to temporary event structures, predominantly to support the University's Graduation Ceremonies and Open Day events.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
T&L Marquee Hire Limited (SME)
Simon Florey & Son Marquee Hire Limited (SME)
Relocatable Ltd (SME)
11 bids received
£650,000
Awarded 2 November 2026

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

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 081195-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 103663-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

18

Awards

14

Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events

  1. ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project Partner

    Arts Council EnglandNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestResearch and development, Training

    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £15kestimated
  2. Construction of a concrete wheeled sports facility at The Carrs Park, Wilmslow, SK9 4AA

    Cheshire East CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestConstruction, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £180kestimated
  3. Grounds Maintenance Contract

    Wickersley Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSmall contract

    £30kestimated
  4. Gardening and Landscaping Contract

    Wickersley Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSmall contract

    £30kestimated
  5. Filton Festival 2027

    Filton Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestLeisure, culture and events

    Open17 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £28kestimated

From notice 081195-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 August 2026, last updated 2 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 2 November 2026.