Award

Graduation Services (Gowns and Photography)

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Apr 2022 at 10:52

Tender

11 Jan 2022 at 18:41

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester Metropolitan University is conducting an open tender process for Graduation Services, specifically for gowns and photography. This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on specialised photography services. The tender is currently active, and submissions are due by 11th February 2022. The successful provider will cater to approximately 11,000 students during around 22 ceremonies held over an 8-day period at locations in Manchester, including the Bridgewater Hall and the Midland Hotel. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2022 and will last until 1st April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in academic dress hire and photography services. Suppliers with experience in large event management and the capacity to handle high volumes of transactions would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a contract value of £254,250, companies that possess the relevant expertise and resources can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and enhance their service offerings to educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Graduation Services (Gowns and Photography)

Notice Description

Manchester Metropolitan University (referred to in this document as "the University", "we" "our" or "Us") is seeking to appoint through a competitive tender process a suitably qualified and experienced provider of Graduation Services. Approximately 11,000 students will be invited with around 8,000 expected to attend. Circa 22 ceremonies will be held over an 8-day period. Ceremonies have historically been held at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester with gown collection and photographs at the Midland Hotel, Manchester.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires the provision of academic dress hire and photography services for Graduation Ceremonies commencing in Summer 2022. Approximately 11,000 students will be invited with around 8,000 expected to attend. Circa 22 ceremonies will be held over an 8-day period. Ceremonies have historically been held at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester with gown collection and photographs at the Midland Hotel, Manchester.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0309ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009234-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79961300 - Specialised photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£254,250 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 1 Apr 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.kelly@mmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDE AND RAVENSCROFT

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