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Cardiff University

Venue Hire for exams

Real EstateCPV 70220000
Value£142k
Deadline
Published14 Nov 2025
RegionNationwide
Who to contact
rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk

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£142ktotal contract value
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this tender£0£4.3m

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The brief

Cardiff University is looking into awarding contract for venue hire for exams.

Venue has to be within Cardiff.

Specifications: Event Overview The ISCE exams will take place across two periods One in May and one in June.

Venue needs to be accessible for University day before to setup and day after for take down.

Venues must be available for full-day setup, overnight access, and exam delivery until at least 8pm and access from 7am in the morning.

Venue Requirements We require flexible, secure, and well-equipped venues within the Cardiff area, ideally with proximity to public transport.

Key requirements include: Space & Layout Exam room (could be split onto two floors but ideally no more than 3 floors/rooms) to accommodate: Up to 72 PODs (3m x 3m each) Examiner and actor briefing area (theatre style) Reception and student briefing rooms Separate rooms for: Patients Hijnx actors Drama students Admin/First Aid Storage (lockable) Prayer Holding area for students post-exam Facilities Wi-Fi for approx.

120 devices Ceiling height of at least 2.5m for POD builds Lighting suitable for clinical simulation Temperature control Adjustable fire alarm testing times Security: Lockable rooms overnight Access: Evening setup and early morning entry (from 7am) Parking: Free parking for approx.

100 cars Catering: Working lunch/buffet or allowance for external catering AV Equipment: Sound system, microphones, screens, and laptop connectivity Furniture: Approx.

72 tables (varied sizes), 300 chairs Trade access for POD installation (lift access if not ground floor) Multiple entry/exit points for separate student and examiner flow To express interest please email: rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk.

Deadline for expression of interest: Monday 1st December 2025

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

Venue needs to be accessible for University

Venue needs to be accessible for University day before to setup and day after for take down.

02

Venues must be available for full-day setup

Venues must be available for full-day setup, overnight access, and exam delivery until at least 8pm and access from 7am in the morning.

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OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1b0
Stage
planning · Planning
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
074065-2025
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