Tender

Ceremonial Gown Hire and Photography Services

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Tender

26 Feb 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is currently conducting a procurement process for a concession contract titled "Ceremonial Gown Hire and Photography Services". This contract aims to provide services during student graduation events in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested suppliers must submit their tenders electronically by 5 March 2019. The award period is set to commence from 12 March 2019. The project targets the education sector, catering specifically to approximately 7,200 students graduating annually.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in event services, particularly those offering ceremonial attire and professional photography. Businesses with a demonstrated capacity to manage large-scale events and who can meet the detailed submission criteria, including substantial insurance coverage and previous experience, are well-suited to compete. The University seeks innovative, flexible service solutions that can adapt to future needs, thus attracting suppliers capable of delivering quality services while also enhancing the university's reputation.

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Notice Title

Ceremonial Gown Hire and Photography Services

Notice Description

Concession Contract The University of Strathclyde is looking for a supplier to provide Ceremonial Gown Hire and Photography Services at Student Graduation events held by the University of Strathclyde. The nature of the Service requires an innovative and flexible solution which will allow compatibility with future Service requirements. The object of the procurement is to agree a concession contract providing a high quality, specialised academic gown hire and photography services that achieves maximum value for money for the customer (students, graduands and their families), while maximising the financial return to the University of Strathclyde, enhancing its reputation, and reflecting the importance of the occasion. Tenderers must be able to provide all Services listed in the specification, failure to provide any aspect of these Services may result in your tender being considered no further.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde is looking for a supplier to provide Ceremonial Gown Hire and Photography Services at Student Graduation events held by the University of Strathclyde. The nature of the Service requires an innovative and flexible solution which will allow compatibility with future Service requirements. The object of the procurement is to agree a concession contract providing a high quality, specialised academic gown hire and photography services that achieves maximum value for money for the customer (students, graduands and their families), while maximising the financial return to the University of Strathclyde, enhancing its reputation, and reflecting the importance of the occasion. Services are required for approximately 7,200 students who graduate from the University annually, - this number is based on students attending a graduation ceremony and excludes those who graduate 'in absentia'. Please note that the number of students attending graduation is indicative, and there is no guarantee of actual numbers. Tenderers must be able to provide all Services listed in the Specification, failure to provide any aspect of these Services may result in your tender being considered no further.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer either intended as partial replacement of services or as the extension of existing services. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Renewal: The contract is for a 3 year term with an optional 12 month extension period. Renewal will be planned accordingly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000575286
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346513
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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


CPV Codes

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

79952000 - Event services

79961000 - Photographic services

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
26 Feb 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The earliest foreseeable notice publication will be 36 months from date of award of this publication.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mikaela.bennett@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415482823

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
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
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346513
    Ceremonial Gown Hire and Photography Services - Concession Contract The University of Strathclyde is looking for a supplier to provide Ceremonial Gown Hire and Photography Services at Student Graduation events held by the University of Strathclyde. The nature of the Service requires an innovative and flexible solution which will allow compatibility with future Service requirements. The object of the procurement is to agree a concession contract providing a high quality, specialised academic gown hire and photography services that achieves maximum value for money for the customer (students, graduands and their families), while maximising the financial return to the University of Strathclyde, enhancing its reputation, and reflecting the importance of the occasion. Tenderers must be able to provide all Services listed in the specification, failure to provide any aspect of these Services may result in your tender being considered no further.

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