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Services of a Graduation Academic Dress Supplier at Lancaster University - AWARD

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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24 Feb 2020 at 09:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University has awarded a five-year contract for graduation academic dress services, with the contract set to commence on 1st March 2020 and conclude on 28th February 2025. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, marking an essential procurement stage completion. The contract award date was 24th February 2020, and the successful supplier, Graduation Attire Limited, is expected to provide a high-quality service that reflects the university's graduation standards. The university is located in Lancaster, UK, with the relevant postal code LA1 4YW.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in academic attire and associated services to cater to Lancaster University and its large student body. Companies with a strong customer service focus and a capacity for developing lasting relationships with academic institutions would be well-suited for this tender. The awarded supplier will be the sole official provider, creating a long-term engagement that allows for continuous improvement and potential expansion within the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Services of a Graduation Academic Dress Supplier at Lancaster University - AWARD

Notice Description

Lancaster University is seeking to appoint an established and experienced company to provide a professional graduation academic dress service to the students and staff at Lancaster University. The company appointed will be progressive and customer focused with mechanisms to provide transparent reporting and ongoing practical solutions. Throughout the delivery of the contract, the supplier will be expected to display the following: o Excellent customer service to reflect and mirror the highly regarded graduation standards at the university o Offer continuous improvements and approaches to the gowning service o Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with the graduation team working closely to deliver a high quality service before, during and after graduation ceremonies This contract will provide the successful company with the opportunity to be the sole official provider of academic dress at Lancaster University. The university wishes to award this contract for five years commencing 1 March 2020. There will be a review after year one. This tender is subject to LU competitive procurement regulations and is being conducted electronically using the University's e-tendering system, which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36962936-3c68-481f-bf49-1a54ac5cf0a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2025 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
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRADUATION ATTIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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