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title: "Gown hire services for July and September graduation ceremonies"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24513b91-f3ca-426f-86ef-24c9ea1f3b01"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2021-11-16"
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# Gown hire services for July and September graduation ceremonies

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24513b91-f3ca-426f-86ef-24c9ea1f3b01

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the University of Birmingham seeking gown hire services for its July and September graduation ceremonies. This tender, identified as FP9758/21, falls under the category of special clothing and accessories, with a procurement method of selective via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 30 June 2021, while the awarded contract commenced on 1 July 2021 and extends until 30 September 2021. The contract value was approximately £109,263.60, with a minimum value of £91,053. The associated delivery address is located in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in gown hire services, particularly those with experience in educational or ceremonial attire. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this procurement particularly accessible, encouraging competition from businesses looking to expand their market reach in the academic sector. Supplier capabilities in delivering high-quality services on short notice would be advantageous in meeting the needs of such ceremonial events.

## Notice

Gown hire services for July and September graduation ceremonies. Made as a call off to FRAM136/13 for graduation photography, framing and robing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80dd1281-786c-4def-9e0d-45b7ccb2f5d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,263 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,053 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDE & RAVENSCROFT LTD PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2021 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80dd1281-786c-4def-9e0d-45b7ccb2f5d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80dd1281-786c-4def-9e0d-45b7ccb2f5d1
  16th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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