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title: "Contract for Graduation Services - Gown Hire and/or Photographs"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER"
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# Contract for Graduation Services - Gown Hire and/or Photographs

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07ee7776-698a-417d-96c2-6eaa8366c2c8

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## Summary

The University of Winchester is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Contract for Graduation Services - Gown Hire and/or Photographs" under Tender Reference 20/AG/006. This tender falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on special clothing and accessories, and is located in Winchester, England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12 Noon on 26th November 2020. The total contract value is estimated at £1,000,000, and the contract period will run from 3rd May 2021 to 31st October 2024, providing an opportunity for suppliers to engage in long-term service provision.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in gown hire and photography services, particularly those that can offer quality service for graduation events. Companies that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Given the scale of the contract, businesses that can demonstrate capacity and experience in providing similar services for large events would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, potentially facilitating significant business growth in the higher education sector.

## Notice

Contract for Graduation Services - Gown Hire and/or Photographs Tender Ref: 20/AG/006 Return Date: 12 Noon 26th of November 2020 Graduation The University of Winchester confers awards for approximately 3000 graduates each year. We hold our graduation ceremonies once a year (usually over a week in October) in Winchester Cathedral, with support services (gown hire, photography studios, ticket collection etc) being conducted in a range of locations including on campus, at Winchester Cathedral and in Winchester Guildhall. We are looking for suppliers to provide gown hire and/or photography under the two separate lots detailed below. Suppliers are welcome to bid for one or both of the lots. Full contract details can be found at : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/winchester/aspx/Home Additional information: Full contract details can be found at : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/winchester/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c988393a-9f45-4d55-a54c-ccdc1a61c82b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 May 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO22 4NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Paul |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2020 at 18:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c988393a-9f45-4d55-a54c-ccdc1a61c82b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c988393a-9f45-4d55-a54c-ccdc1a61c82b
  23rd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/winchester/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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