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Graduation Robing & Photography

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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13 Jan 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for a concessions contract titled "Graduation Robing & Photography" within the special clothing industry category. The procurement process, now in the award stage, relates to services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 3rd December 2024, with the contract period beginning on 20th December 2024 and concluding on 19th December 2025. "Ede & Ravenscroft Limited" has been awarded this contract, which is an extension of an existing concessions agreement. Key dates include the award on 3rd December 2024 and the publicised notice issued on 13th January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, photographic services, and special clothing manufacturing. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract due to the University's emphasis on engaging such businesses. The contract's focus on graduation robing and photography indicates a need for firms capable of managing large-scale event requirements while providing quality clothing and photography services, thereby opening avenues for industry-specific growth and partnerships with a prestigious academic institution like the University of Sussex.

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Notice Title

Graduation Robing & Photography

Notice Description

Concessions contract for Graduation Robing & Photography services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6eae8eeb-1f4e-4059-b9b3-2b6ed5fcd3db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c057d0-21c1-40a6-87e0-cd25345f9292
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Extension of concessions contract
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

18410000 - Special clothing

18420000 - Clothing accessories

18440000 - Hats and headgear

79952000 - Event services

79961000 - Photographic services

79962000 - Photograph processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 19 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Julian Blankson
Contact Email
j.blankson@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDE & RAVENSCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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