--- title: "ITT for Services of a Graduation Academic Dress Supplier at Lancaster University" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-172bfc28-ebcf-4bb9-bb07-e8231e1488b3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-172bfc28-ebcf-4bb9-bb07-e8231e1488b3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-172bfc28-ebcf-4bb9-bb07-e8231e1488b3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-172bfc28-ebcf-4bb9-bb07-e8231e1488b3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-10-25" --- # ITT for Services of a Graduation Academic Dress Supplier at Lancaster University Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-172bfc28-ebcf-4bb9-bb07-e8231e1488b3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-172bfc28-ebcf-4bb9-bb07-e8231e1488b3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-172bfc28-ebcf-4bb9-bb07-e8231e1488b3.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Lancaster University, seeking to appoint a qualified supplier for its graduation academic dress services. The tender, titled "ITT for Services of a Graduation Academic Dress Supplier at Lancaster University," falls under the clothing and accessories category within the goods procurement sector. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 6 December 2019. The contract is planned to commence on 1 March 2020 and will be in effect for five years, concluding on 28 February 2025. The total contract value is approximately £750,000, and the process follows an open procedure as stipulated by the university's competitive procurement regulations. This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in academic apparel and accessories, particularly those with a strong customer service ethos and proven capability in delivering high-quality garments. Businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction in their service delivery will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful supplier will become the sole official provider for academic dress at Lancaster University, providing a platform for ongoing business growth within the education sector. ## Notice Lancaster University is seeking to appoint an established and experienced company to provide a professional graduation academic dress service to the students and staff at Lancaster University. The company appointed will be progressive and customer focused with mechanisms to provide transparent reporting and ongoing practical solutions. Throughout the delivery of the contract, the supplier will be expected to display the following: * Excellent customer service to reflect and mirror the highly regarded graduation standards at the university * Offer continuous improvements and approaches to the gowning service * Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with the graduation team working closely to deliver a high quality service before, during and after graduation ceremonies This contract will provide the successful company with the opportunity to be the sole official provider of academic dress at Lancaster University. The university wishes to award this contract for five years commencing 1 March 2020. There will be a review after year one. This tender is subject to LU competitive procurement regulations and is being conducted electronically using the University's e-tendering system, which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ NB: The value quoted is approximate only. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d69d87-f494-4d64-aa0d-9697a5c53f64 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories ### Codes - 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories ## Release History - 25 Oct 2019 at 08:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d69d87-f494-4d64-aa0d-9697a5c53f64 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d69d87-f494-4d64-aa0d-9697a5c53f64 25th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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