Award

Ceremonial Gown Hire

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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15 May 2019 at 14:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester has successfully awarded a contract titled "Ceremonial Gown Hire" following an open tender process, which concluded on 6 December 2018. This procurement falls within the services category of clothing and accessories, with a total contract value of £1,985,000. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2019 and will run until 31 March 2024. The contract was awarded to Ede & Ravenscroft Ltd, with the award notice published on 15 May 2019.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in clothing rental and academic attire services. Businesses engaged in manufacturing or hiring ceremonial clothing, particularly those with the capability to cater to the specific requirements of educational institutions, may find this a lucrative avenue for growth. SMEs can leverage their flexibility and customer service strengths to compete effectively in this space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ceremonial Gown Hire

Notice Description

The University of Manchester awarded a contract for the servicing of its academic dress requirements, appointing a single official robe maker.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa77a5c9-d1d0-4e3a-8149-03fe34357e7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f554fc7-2069-46f1-b0e8-b56f1807cb92
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,985,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,985,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 Over 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 MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDE & RAVENSCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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