Award

Provision of Graduation Gown Hire (LUPC Framework Ref: PFB5073 LU) Lot 1

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)

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17 Aug 2023 at 12:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has awarded a contract for the provision of Graduation Gown Hire as a part of its project to enhance the graduate experience by offering a more innovative and better value graduation service for students. The procurement process, which was in the direct award stage, had a total contract value of £1,037,035 in GBP. The contract period is set to start on September 1, 2023, and end on September 1, 2027. The supplier selected for this contract is Graduation Attire Limited. The procurement was classified under the industry category of 'Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories' and was located in the region of East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender for Graduation Gown Hire with Nottingham Trent University presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in providing clothing or event services, to engage in a long-term partnership. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are indicated as suitable for this opportunity. Suppliers with a focus on customer service and a track record in delivering high-quality and personalized services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The direct award nature of this procurement process offers a streamlined approach for suppliers to engage with and provide their services to the buying organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Graduation Gown Hire (LUPC Framework Ref: PFB5073 LU) Lot 1

Notice Description

Nottingham Trent University is keen to improve the graduate experience by providing a more innovative, distinctive and better value graduation service for students and is seeking to partner with a supplier who can support us to achieve these ambitions. Our gowning partner plays a highly valued and critical role in the success of every ceremony, and providing a professional, customer-focused and personalised end-to-end journey is an absolute must. The requirements set out in this specification are designed to enable us to achieve these aims.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118f250a-c743-4dc3-8396-88771adfb652
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,037,035 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,037,035 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 1 Sep 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRADUATION ATTIRE

Further Information

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