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title: "Ceremonial Gown Hire"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa77a5c9-d1d0-4e3a-8149-03fe34357e7c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
published: "2019-05-15"
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# Ceremonial Gown Hire

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa77a5c9-d1d0-4e3a-8149-03fe34357e7c

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has successfully awarded a contract titled "Ceremonial Gown Hire" following an open tender process, which concluded on 6 December 2018. This procurement falls within the services category of clothing and accessories, with a total contract value of £1,985,000. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2019 and will run until 31 March 2024. The contract was awarded to Ede & Ravenscroft Ltd, with the award notice published on 15 May 2019.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in clothing rental and academic attire services. Businesses engaged in manufacturing or hiring ceremonial clothing, particularly those with the capability to cater to the specific requirements of educational institutions, may find this a lucrative avenue for growth. SMEs can leverage their flexibility and customer service strengths to compete effectively in this space.

## Notice

The University of Manchester awarded a contract for the servicing of its academic dress requirements, appointing a single official robe maker.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f554fc7-2069-46f1-b0e8-b56f1807cb92 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,985,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,985,000 |
| 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 MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

## Release History

- 15 May 2019 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f554fc7-2069-46f1-b0e8-b56f1807cb92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f554fc7-2069-46f1-b0e8-b56f1807cb92
  15th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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