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title: "Provision of Graduation Gown Hire (LUPC Framework Ref: PFB5073 LU) Lot 1"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)"
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# Provision of Graduation Gown Hire (LUPC Framework Ref: PFB5073 LU) Lot 1

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14d9b21d-b6fe-4219-b455-9823997025a3

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## Summary

The Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has awarded a contract for the provision of Graduation Gown Hire as a part of its project to enhance the graduate experience by offering a more innovative and better value graduation service for students. The procurement process, which was in the direct award stage, had a total contract value of £1,037,035 in GBP. The contract period is set to start on September 1, 2023, and end on September 1, 2027. The supplier selected for this contract is Graduation Attire Limited. The procurement was classified under the industry category of 'Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories' and was located in the region of East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender for Graduation Gown Hire with Nottingham Trent University presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in providing clothing or event services, to engage in a long-term partnership. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are indicated as suitable for this opportunity. Suppliers with a focus on customer service and a track record in delivering high-quality and personalized services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The direct award nature of this procurement process offers a streamlined approach for suppliers to engage with and provide their services to the buying organisation.

## Notice

Nottingham Trent University is keen to improve the graduate experience by providing a more innovative, distinctive and better value graduation service for students and is seeking to partner with a supplier who can support us to achieve these ambitions. Our gowning partner plays a highly valued and critical role in the success of every ceremony, and providing a professional, customer-focused and personalised end-to-end journey is an absolute must. The requirements set out in this specification are designed to enable us to achieve these aims.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118f250a-c743-4dc3-8396-88771adfb652 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 1 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,037,035 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,037,035 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRADUATION ATTIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118f250a-c743-4dc3-8396-88771adfb652

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118f250a-c743-4dc3-8396-88771adfb652
  17th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=66666&B=NTU
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/128806
  User / Company

## Provenance

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