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title: "Congregation services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f9a77d7-8a05-4c52-8858-0a5bc97d4da0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2018-08-09"
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# Congregation services

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f9a77d7-8a05-4c52-8858-0a5bc97d4da0

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking to hire gown services for their July congregation, an initiative classified under the higher education services industry. The tender process has already concluded, with a contract awarded on 26 July 2018. The contract period commenced the following day, lasting until 31 July 2018. The service is to be delivered in the North East region of England, and businesses had until 26 July 2018 to submit their offers for consideration.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in ceremonial attire and event services to build their clientele in the higher education sector. Companies that demonstrate capabilities in providing high-quality gown hire services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. With Newcastle University as a reputable contracting authority, successful bidders can enhance their reputation and potentially secure further contracts within academic institutions.

## Notice

July Congregation Gown Hire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd44a942-4d4c-4de1-ace2-b57c77ca239d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - n/a |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRAY & SON ROBEMAKERS (DURHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2018 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd44a942-4d4c-4de1-ace2-b57c77ca239d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd44a942-4d4c-4de1-ace2-b57c77ca239d
  9th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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