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PS021 Provision of Graduation Gowning and Photography Services - City Centre Campus

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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08 Nov 2017 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City University required a Graduation Gowning and Photography Service for its City Centre Campus, with a contract valued at £3,000,000. The procurement, classified under special clothing and photographic services, was conducted using an open procedure and is now complete. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 27 September 2017 and the contract period running from 9 October 2017 to 8 October 2019. The contract was awarded to Ede & Ravenscroft Ltd on 6 October 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in gown hire and photography services, particularly those that can provide event staffing and customer support for graduation events. Companies with a proven track record in the education sector or those experienced in large-scale event management would be well-suited to seize similar public procurement opportunities, thereby allowing for growth and expansion within their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS021 Provision of Graduation Gowning and Photography Services - City Centre Campus

Notice Description

Birmingham City University (BCU) required a Graduation Gowning and Photography service). In summary the requirement included: o The provision of gown hire and photography services to the University's graduating student population. o The provision of academic dress for the University staff members and dignitaries attending the University's graduation ceremonies. o The provision of ordering and payment facilities for gowns and photography and associated customer support services. o The provision of staff to facilitate events and provide Gowning and Photography Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aac63f58-b504-4ab6-a79d-4bed9d8e60d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e536fe-6178-4fd7-b644-69e95fb6485e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

79961000 - Photographic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2017 - 8 Oct 2019 1-2 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY 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 7BD
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDE & RAVENSCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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