Award

Graduation Photography

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2024 at 13:31

Tender

11 Jan 2024 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has completed the tender process for a graduation photography contract, classified under specialised photography services (CPV 79961300). This contract, identified as SU120(23), has been awarded to H Tempest Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on July 5, 2024. The photography services will cover graduation ceremonies, held twice yearly, with summer sessions at Swansea Arena and winter sessions at the Great Hall on the Bay Campus. These ceremonies involve thousands of graduates and several photo sessions over multiple days, enhancing the memorable nature of the events. The award criteria included technical ability, customer service, and pricing, with ceremonies spanning across UKL18, UKL17, and UKL14 regions.

This contract presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in event photography, particularly those familiar with high-volume and high-quality service delivery in dynamic environments. Photography firms will benefit financially through sales to graduates while also paying a commission to the University. The extensive reach and recurring nature of the contract add stability and exposure, making it an excellent fit for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in the education sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with robust customer service capabilities and technical proficiency in photography, would find this tender process highly advantageous. Being a frequent event, it offers consistent engagement and networking opportunities within the academic community.

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Notice Title

Graduation Photography

Notice Description

The University has a requirement for graduation photography. This is a concessions contract. There will be no cost to the University for the provision of photography; graduates will be required to pay for any services they require direct to the supplier. The supplier will pay a minimum of 50% of their photography sales income back to the University as commission. The University has a requirement to appoint a supplier to conduct photography when hosting graduation ceremonies. The requirement will cover graduates of the University and their guests who will partake in the ceremonies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has a requirement to appoint a supplier to conduct photography when hosting graduation ceremonies. The requirement will cover graduates of the University and their guests who will partake in the ceremonies. Ceremonies will take place twice yearly, namely in July (approximately 4,000-5,000 graduates) and December (approximately 3,000-4,000 graduates). The Winter ceremonies will normally take place at the Great Hall at the University's Bay Campus and will typically last up 3-4 days with up to 4 ceremonies (200 graduates per ceremony). Summer ceremonies will also be delivered in Swansea Arena over the space of approximately 4 days (350-400 graduates per ceremony with up to 3 ceremonies per day). When utilising Swansea Arena, post-ceremony functions such as official photography may be held off-site on one of the University campuses.

Renewal: Extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042c78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028972-2024
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22315000 - Photographs

79961300 - Specialised photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
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
4 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
TLL14 South West Wales, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H TEMPEST

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