Award

246 - Provision of Graduation Robes, Photography and Framing

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

26 Apr 2017 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is seeking suppliers for the provision of graduation robes, photography, and framing services, under the title "246 - Provision of Graduation Robes, Photography and Framing". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to clothing and photographic services. The tender process is concluded and award notices were made public on 26 April 2017, with the contract period set to commence from 1 May 2017 and conclude on 30 April 2021. Interested parties were invited to submit proposals until the tender period ended on 14 March 2017.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in garment hire, photography, and framing services to engage with a reputable educational institution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-positioned to compete, as the tender encourages a variety of applicants across the relevant service areas. Given the high visibility of graduation events, successful suppliers may also benefit from significant promotional exposure and repeat business during the university's biannual ceremonies.

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Notice Title

246 - Provision of Graduation Robes, Photography and Framing

Notice Description

Twice a year (March/April & July) the university celebrates the successes of the academic year with graduation. These are high profile congregations which are shared by the academics, staff, students and their guests. The university currently hosts the main ceremony off-campus at the Town Hall Birmingham and offer a free shuttle service to and from the venue. Robing, photography and refreshments are on the campus grounds and various areas around the main building. Aston are looking to procure a contract agreement to cover robing, photography and certificate framing This requirement will be split into lots as detailed below. Please apply for either individual lots or the one stop shop. Lot 1 Hire of graduation robes Lot 2 Graduation photography (graduate portraits and family photographs) Lot 3 Certificate framing Lot 4 One stop shop (All Lots) An award will be made to each lot 1 - 3 or for a sole supplier under lot 4 dependant of which option offers the best value for money. For full details of the services required please, refer to the specification document. which can be located on our e-tendering portal you can access these details by registering on the portal and expressing an interest in this project at: https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierPreLoginHome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e54489c-4152-4939-8161-754d258fe070
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

39298100 - Photograph frames

79961000 - Photographic services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDE & RAVENSCROFT

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