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title: "Graduation - Gowning Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# Graduation - Gowning Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43c21637-b5e8-451e-95d2-7ddce267ad27

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for Graduation Gowning Services, part of the goods category, with a total value of £2,950,000. This procurement was initiated through a selective method, as a call-off from the LUPC Framework Agreement for Ceremonial Gown and Photography Services, and was completed on 27th January 2022. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2022 and will end on 28th February 2026. The services are expected to be delivered to the University's location in Southampton, South East England, where they will aid in facilitating graduation ceremonies for students.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in clothing and ceremonial attire, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can demonstrate flexibility and a strong understanding of the requirements for graduation ceremonies will be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders. Engaging in this procurement process could also pave the way for ongoing partnerships with the University, thus fostering business growth and expansion in higher education services.

## Notice

The Student Engagement department sits within the Student Services Directorate at the University of Southampton. The team is responsible for ensuring students feel a sense of belonging to the University. This is achieved through various activities including events, and in June 2021 the team became responsible for graduation ceremonies. The University seeks to establish a collaborative relationship with an innovative supplier to store, maintain, and supply ceremonial gowns as required for graduation ceremonies. The successful supplier must be able to respond in an agile and flexible way to the University's evolving requirements and should possess sufficient and demonstrable understanding of and expertise in this area. This Further Competition is being carried out under the LUPC Framework Agreement for Ceremonial Gown and Photography Services (JAN5043 LU). **This notice is published in accordance with transparency requirements and relates to an awarded contract**

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2533d898-8565-401f-873d-31d237cfed3d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,950,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (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

- 9 Mar 2022 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2533d898-8565-401f-873d-31d237cfed3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2533d898-8565-401f-873d-31d237cfed3d
  9th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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