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title: "PS021 Provision of Graduation Gowning and Photography Services - City Centre Campus"
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# PS021 Provision of Graduation Gowning and Photography Services - City Centre Campus

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aac63f58-b504-4ab6-a79d-4bed9d8e60d3

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## Summary

Birmingham City University required a Graduation Gowning and Photography Service for its City Centre Campus, with a contract valued at £3,000,000. The procurement, classified under special clothing and photographic services, was conducted using an open procedure and is now complete. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 27 September 2017 and the contract period running from 9 October 2017 to 8 October 2019. The contract was awarded to Ede & Ravenscroft Ltd on 6 October 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in gown hire and photography services, particularly those that can provide event staffing and customer support for graduation events. Companies with a proven track record in the education sector or those experienced in large-scale event management would be well-suited to seize similar public procurement opportunities, thereby allowing for growth and expansion within their service offerings.

## Notice

Birmingham City University (BCU) required a Graduation Gowning and Photography service). In summary the requirement included: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e536fe-6178-4fd7-b644-69e95fb6485e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2017 |
| 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 | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 18410000 - Special clothing
- 79961000 - Photographic services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2017 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e536fe-6178-4fd7-b644-69e95fb6485e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e536fe-6178-4fd7-b644-69e95fb6485e
  8th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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