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Graduation - Gowning Services

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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09 Mar 2022 at 11:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for Graduation Gowning Services, part of the goods category, with a total value of £2,950,000. This procurement was initiated through a selective method, as a call-off from the LUPC Framework Agreement for Ceremonial Gown and Photography Services, and was completed on 27th January 2022. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2022 and will end on 28th February 2026. The services are expected to be delivered to the University's location in Southampton, South East England, where they will aid in facilitating graduation ceremonies for students.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in clothing and ceremonial attire, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can demonstrate flexibility and a strong understanding of the requirements for graduation ceremonies will be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders. Engaging in this procurement process could also pave the way for ongoing partnerships with the University, thus fostering business growth and expansion in higher education services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graduation - Gowning Services

Notice Description

The Student Engagement department sits within the Student Services Directorate at the University of Southampton. The team is responsible for ensuring students feel a sense of belonging to the University. This is achieved through various activities including events, and in June 2021 the team became responsible for graduation ceremonies. The University seeks to establish a collaborative relationship with an innovative supplier to store, maintain, and supply ceremonial gowns as required for graduation ceremonies. The successful supplier must be able to respond in an agile and flexible way to the University's evolving requirements and should possess sufficient and demonstrable understanding of and expertise in this area. This Further Competition is being carried out under the LUPC Framework Agreement for Ceremonial Gown and Photography Services (JAN5043 LU). **This notice is published in accordance with transparency requirements and relates to an awarded contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43c21637-b5e8-451e-95d2-7ddce267ad27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2533d898-8565-401f-873d-31d237cfed3d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£2,950,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,950,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRADUATION ATTIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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