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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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17 Jul 2025 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has initiated a procurement process under the title "PURCH2737 Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Gowns, Photography and Filming for Graduations." This process falls under the services industry category, particularly focusing on photographic services. The tender, which employs the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 18th August 2025. Located in the Glasgow region (UKM82), this contract involves the provision of services for university graduation ceremonies. Key details require electronic submissions, adhering to specific insurance and financial criteria.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in photographic, filming, and gown hire services, ideally suited to firms with experience in managing large-scale events like graduation ceremonies. With community benefits such as employment opportunities and supply-chain development activities, this tender can not only expand business portfolios but also enhance corporate social responsibility profiles. SMEs, the third sector, and supported businesses stand to gain sub-contracting opportunities, allowing them to engage and grow within the procurement framework. Companies meeting the insurance and turnover thresholds and ready to commit to community benefits are well-positioned to feature in this competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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. Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT). Approximately 8,000 students graduate from the University of Glasgow annually. The University holds twenty-five graduation ceremonies at the Gilmorehill Campus each year and an additional ceremony at Dumfries Campus. University of Glasgow degrees are also conferred at graduation ceremonies held by the Glasgow School of Art and the Scottish Agricultural College at the University of Glasgow. This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Graduation Gown hire, filming and photography services for the University of Glasgow graduation ceremonies only. The University invites bidders to attend a site visit as part of the tender process at the University on the time and date set out in the ITT document.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056141
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040949-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

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