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Supply of Graduation & Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Events Services - Mini competition using the LUPC Framework Agreement - Framework Reference PFB5073LU - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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14 Aug 2023 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for the Supply of Graduation & Ceremonial Gowns, Photography, and Events Services under a mini-competition using the LUPC Framework Agreement. The contract involves managing and operating the provision of ceremonial dress for graduations over a three-year period, starting from 1st August 2023. The tender process was carried out using a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract period extends until 2026.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for companies providing special clothing and accessories as well as specialised photography services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract. Businesses looking to offer graduation gown services, photography services for university events, and manage graduation operations are well-suited to compete. The University of Cumbria, based in Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom, is the buying organization for this procurement process in the services category.

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Notice Title

Supply of Graduation & Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Events Services - Mini competition using the LUPC Framework Agreement - Framework Reference PFB5073LU - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria are inviting tenders for the supply of Graduation & Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Events Services. This contract is offered via a mini competition using the LUPC Framework Agreement for the supply of Graduation & Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Events Services (Framework Reference PFB5073LU). LOT 1 Graduation Gowns The University is looking to appoint a supplier to manage and operate the provision of ceremonial dress for graduation including gowns, hoods and hats for students, University staff, partners and stakeholders. The initial booking process should be managed by the supplier's website which should run alongside the University's ceremony administration. In addition, there would be the expectation that the supplier have adequate numbers of staff present at all ceremonies in order to assist with the robing process for students and academic staff. The university wishes to award the contract for a three-year period, commencing 1st August 2023 with the option to extend for a further two years. LOT 2 Photography Services We are also looking to appoint a supplier to manage and operate the photography for the graduation, including photographs for the students, Honorary Fellows, and Prize Winners. In addition, to offer services at other University events, such as inaugurations, when required. The University would require the supplier to assume responsibility of operations at the graduations, providing all necessary staff. The University wishes to award the contract for a three-year period, commencing 1st August 2023 with the option to extend for a further two years. Only those suppliers listed on the relevant LOTs of this Framework are eligible to submit returns.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81455d3f-e39e-488f-83f2-6ea9d0982424
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e93627-e787-4ffd-a695-c7933faf82ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

79961300 - Specialised photography services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Maxine Moran
Contact Email
maxine.moran@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01228242643

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASHIRE
Postcode
LA1 3BE
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
John O'Gaunt
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDE AND RAVENSCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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