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PURCH2737 Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Gowns, Photography and Filming for Graduations

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Award

17 Dec 2025 at 11:48

Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed the award stage for its framework agreement titled "PURCH2737 Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Gowns, Photography and Filming for Graduations". This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on photographic services, and is conducted within the region UKM82. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, underlining transparency and broad participation, and is part of a framework agreement covered by GPA standards. The contract, valued at £1,170,000, commenced on 16th December 2025, with Ede & Ravenscroft Ltd being the awarded supplier. The framework is set for two years with opportunities for extension, catering to approximately 8,000 students annually across multiple graduation ceremonies.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in event services like gown hire, photography, and filming. SMEs and larger suppliers alike can benefit from the diverse service requirements, making it ideal for those with capabilities in high-quality product and service delivery. Successful bidders provide employment and training opportunities and work on supply-chain development activities, which encourages collaboration with third sector and community organisations. Suppliers equipped to meet these multifaceted service needs and who can demonstrate strong product liability and professional indemnity insurance are well-suited to participate in such bidding processes.

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Notice Title

PURCH2737 Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Gowns, Photography and Filming for Graduations

Notice Description

Award ok PURCH2737 Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Gowns, Photography and Filming for Graduations for the Period of Two Years with Two Options to Extend for 12 Months each.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2737 Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Gowns, Photography and Filming for Graduations for the Period of Two Years with Two Options to Extend for 12 Months each.

Renewal: Period of Two Years fixed with Two Options to Extend for 12 Months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056141
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083757-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services

79961000 - Photographic services

79961300 - Specialised photography services

79961350 - Studio photography services

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,170,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months 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
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Rhona Wilson
Contact Email
rhona.wilson@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDE & RAVENSCROFT

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