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title: "Graduation and Ceremonial Gowns, Photography Services to the University of Birmingham"
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# Graduation and Ceremonial Gowns, Photography Services to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c46992e-31b0-4bcb-93b3-7a991e2bf475

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for Graduation and Ceremonial Gowns, Photography Services. The procurement process was conducted using a selective procurement method. The contract value is £800,000 GBP, with a contract period starting on December 1, 2023, and ending on July 18, 2025. The tender period ended on July 11, 2023, and the award date was October 17, 2023. The buying organization, located in Birmingham, England, sought services in the special clothing and accessories industry category.

This tender provides opportunities for suppliers of Graduation and Ceremonial Gowns and Photography services. Small and medium-sized enterprises are suitable to compete for this contract. The University of Birmingham invites approved Framework suppliers under the London Universities Purchasing Consortium to express interest. The awarded contract offers business growth potential for suppliers looking to provide these services within the specified contract period.

## Notice

The University wishes to establish a contract for Graduation and Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Event Services by utilising the framework established by London Universities Purchasing Consortium - Ref: 2022/S 000-008880. The University's procurement will form two lots as detailed below and at its discretion will award a contract to a single supplier for both Lots or a supplier for Lot 1 and a supplier for Lot 2. * Lot 1 - Graduation and Ceremonial Gowns * Lot 2 - Photography Suppliers that have been awarded a Framework under the London Universities Purchasing Consortium - Ref: 2022/S 000-008880 Agreement may express an interest in both Lots or a single Lot, providing you are an approved Framework supplier for the relevant Lot as per the Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85240266-a2ae-4275-9d30-35874f4c2ad4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 18 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2023 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85240266-a2ae-4275-9d30-35874f4c2ad4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85240266-a2ae-4275-9d30-35874f4c2ad4
  14th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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