Tender

GB-Liverpool: EM132 - Graduation Gowning & Photography

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

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Tender

24 Jun 2025 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has initiated an open procedure tender for 'GB-Liverpool: EM132 - Graduation Gowning & Photography'. The tender seeks comprehensive services for gowning and photography during graduation ceremonies, catering to graduands, a VIP platform party, academic staff, and ushers. Located in the North West of the United Kingdom, this procurement is active and falls under the 'Event services' industry category, with additional classifications in corporate clothing and photographic services. The tender period concludes on 11th July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 22nd July 2025 to 21st July 2030. The procurement budget is valued at up to GBP 50,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those with expertise in handling large-scale ceremonies. Companies experienced in providing corporate or occupational clothing as well as photographic services would find this contract especially well-suited to their capabilities. As the procurement method is open, it ensures a competitive landscape, encouraging innovative proposals that can demonstrate value for money while enhancing the ceremonial experience. Businesses that align with the ethos of supporting voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly welcome to participate, offering a platform for growth and increased market visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Liverpool: EM132 - Graduation Gowning & Photography

Notice Description

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is inviting tenders for the provision of comprehensive gowning and photographic services for its graduation ceremonies. The services must cover all graduands, VIP platform party members, academic staff, and ushers. Each event will require services for a minimum of 100 students, 40 staff, and 50 ushers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21d080de-9ee0-4782-bf69-1a94909650ff
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18222000 - Corporate clothing

79952000 - Event services

79961000 - Photographic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
The Procurement Team
Contact Email
purchasing@lstmed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01517053237

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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