Corporate Event Services of Conferring in Carlow Campus

The South East Technological University wishes to appoint a contractor for the Carlow Campus

Corporate Event Services of Conferring in Carlow Campus

South East Technological University (SETU)

## Summary South East Technological University (SETU) is procuring corporate event services for conferring ceremonies at its Carlow Campus. This open tender invites suppliers to provide comprehensive event management and execution capabilities for academic graduations.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of full corporate event services for conferring ceremonies. - Logistics and operational support specific to the Carlow Campus location. - Management of ceremony flow, venue setup, and attendee coordination.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure, allowing any qualified supplier to bid. - No specific academic or professional certifications are explicitly listed in the tender data. - Experience in managing large-scale academic or corporate ceremonies is implied by the scope. - Compliance with Irish public procurement regulations is mandatory.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €150,000.00 - Submission deadline: Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 00:00 IST - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (implied by "Tender Submission" status). - Language: English (standard for Irish public sector). - Key documents to prepare: - Completed tender submission forms. - Detailed service proposal outlining event management approach. - Financial bid/price schedule. - Proof of eligibility and compliance documents.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized event management firms with experience in higher education or large-scale academic ceremonies. - Opportunities: High-value contract (€150k) offers significant revenue potential and potential for repeat business if performance is strong. - Risks: Tight preparation window (approx. 1 month from publication to deadline) requires immediate resource allocation. - Strategic Fit: Requires strong local logistics capability in Carlow to ensure seamless delivery for SETU stakeholders.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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