Award

Graduation Gowns

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2024 at 13:09

Tender

11 Jan 2024 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has completed the procurement process for the hiring of graduation gowns intended for their ceremonies, encompassing both graduates and staff. The procurement falls under the industry category of Higher Education Services (CPV: 80300000) and Special Clothing and Accessories (CPV: 18400000). The process, carried out using an open procedure, concluded with the contract being awarded to Ede & Ravenscroft Ltd. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract signed on 25th July 2024. This tender process was initiated to appoint a supplier under a concession contract whereby graduates pay directly for the services, and the supplier is obligated to return a minimum of 25% of gown hire income to the university as commission.

For businesses, this tender provides a notable opportunity to engage with educational institutions, particularly those with capabilities in providing specialised clothing and services. Suppliers with strong customer service, technical ability, implementation skills, and sustainability practices would be well-suited to this type of contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can also find considerable growth opportunities, given the transparent open procurement method and specific commission structure. Companies that excel in offering quality services at a competitive price have an excellent chance to secure and benefit from such projects, thereby expanding their footprint in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Graduation Gowns

Notice Description

The University has a requirement to appoint a supplier to provide the hire of gowns when hosting graduation ceremonies under a concession contract. The requirement will cover both graduates and staff of the University who will partake in the ceremonies Graduates will be required to pay for any services they require direct to the supplier. The supplier will pay a minimum of 25% of their student gown hire income back to the University as commission.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has a requirement to appoint a supplier to provide the hire of gowns when hosting graduation ceremonies. This is a concession contract. The requirement will cover both graduates and staff of the University who will partake in the ceremonies. Graduates will be required to pay for any services they require direct to the supplier. The supplier will pay a minimum of 25% of their student gown hire income back to the University as commission.

Renewal: Extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042c77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028963-2024
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792602779

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDE & RAVENSCROFT

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