--- title: "PS021 Tender for the Provision of Graduation Gowning and Photography Services Sept 17" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56efe220-3fbf-45ce-967f-0ec5fb641959" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56efe220-3fbf-45ce-967f-0ec5fb641959" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56efe220-3fbf-45ce-967f-0ec5fb641959.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56efe220-3fbf-45ce-967f-0ec5fb641959.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-09-15" --- # PS021 Tender for the Provision of Graduation Gowning and Photography Services Sept 17 Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56efe220-3fbf-45ce-967f-0ec5fb641959 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56efe220-3fbf-45ce-967f-0ec5fb641959) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56efe220-3fbf-45ce-967f-0ec5fb641959.json) ## Summary Birmingham City University is currently conducting an open procurement process for the "PS021 Tender for the Provision of Graduation Gowning and Photography Services." This tender involves providing gown hire, photography services for graduating students, and academic dress for university staff and dignitaries during graduation ceremonies. The tender period is set to conclude on 27th September 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 9th October 2017 and last until 8th October 2019. The total contract value is estimated between £2,000,000 and £3,000,000, and it falls under the category of specialised photography services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for photography services and event management companies, particularly those experienced in academia and formal events. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive gowning services along with photography and customer support will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. As the procurement method is open, it allows a variety of bidders, although larger firms may hold an advantage given the scale of the services required. This procurement process is not recurrent, inviting fresh competitive proposals to meet the university's distinct needs. ## Notice Birmingham City University (BCU) requires a Graduation Gowning and Photography service). In summary the requirement includes: o The provision of gown hire and photography services to the University's graduating student population. o The provision of academic dress for the University staff members and dignitaries attending the University's graduation ceremonies. o The provision of ordering and payment facilities for gowns and photography and associated customer support services. o The provision of staff to facilitate events and provide Gowning and Photography Services. Additional information: Please access documents from https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bcu/aspx/Home You will need to register to gain access. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36bb0497-2452-4ab3-abbc-e53da1db9bc8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 15 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Oct 2017 - 8 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7BD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79961300 - Specialised photography services - 79961350 - Studio photography services ## Release History - 15 Sep 2017 at 09:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36bb0497-2452-4ab3-abbc-e53da1db9bc8 - 8 Sep 2017 at 12:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36bb0497-2452-4ab3-abbc-e53da1db9bc8 - 8 Sep 2017 at 12:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36bb0497-2452-4ab3-abbc-e53da1db9bc8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36bb0497-2452-4ab3-abbc-e53da1db9bc8 15th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bcu/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bcu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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