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1441 Provision of Graduation Dress Hire and Photography Services to De Montfort University - AWARD

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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08 Aug 2024 at 22:45

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Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University has awarded a contract for the provision of graduation dress hire and photography services to William Northam Limited. The contract, valued at £18,000,000, pertains to the category of photographic services and involves supplying academic robes and photography for all graduation ceremonies. The contract covers the initial term from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2024, with potential extensions up to five years, subject to performance and funding. The location of service delivery is set in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement, executed through an open procedure, reached the award stage on 19th October 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the academic dress hire and photography sector to collaborate with a prominent educational institution. Ideal candidates for this tender include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the academic and ceremonial requirements of the University while delivering high-quality services consistently. The contract's significant value and possible extensions can provide participating businesses with substantial growth potential, exposure, and an expanded portfolio, thus elevating their market standing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1441 Provision of Graduation Dress Hire and Photography Services to De Montfort University - AWARD

Notice Description

De Montfort University ("the University") requires the combined services of full Academic Dress Hire Services and Photography and Framing Services for all graduation ceremonies, incorporating academic robes for members of staff of the university attending graduation ceremonies and all graduands. DMU proposes to enter into Contract for an initial period of three years, from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2024. There will be the potential for two extension periods of one further year each, subject to satisfactory performance, continuation of funding and business need. The maximum total duration of this contract is therefore five years. All other information relating to Award Criteria, evaluation and the full specification can be found within our ITT document for this procurement loaded on the In-Tend e tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fc99ac3-88a0-4038-be7e-f31f4d53eaf6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

79961000 - Photographic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 3-4 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
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
N/A
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLIAM NORTHAM

Further Information

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