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title: "Graduation Gowning and Photography Services - AWARD"
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# Graduation Gowning and Photography Services - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4b6ae01-2a21-4acb-a5fa-11680b0163a3

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham has awarded a contract for Graduation Gowning and Photography Services, which is classified under special clothing and accessories. The contract, valued at £1,200,000, is intended for use solely by the university and will be effective from 11 October 2021 until 10 October 2024. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, and the award was officially published on 28 October 2021. The services will be required for graduation ceremonies held at various locations within the Nottingham area, particularly at the University Park Campus and associated venues.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the special clothing and photography sectors to expand their operations. Companies that can efficiently supply gowning services or capture significant events through photography would benefit the most from this contract. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider similar opportunities to leverage their expertise in a highly competitive academic market, which caters to approximately 9,000 graduates annually.

## Notice

Awarded. The University requests tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers to establish a Contract for the provision of Gowning and Photography Services. The University graduates approximately 9,000 students every academic year. The graduation ceremonies usually take place at the University Park Campus, in and around the David Ross Sports Village, the East Midland Conference Centre and marquees set up for the event. This Contract will be for the sole use of the University of Nottingham and the full requirements are detailed within the tender documentation. Tenderers will have the option to bid for either, or both services under separate Lots. Awarded Suppliers: Graduation Gowning - Ede & Ravenscroft Graduation Photography - H Tempest

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ebff218-6adc-4390-ac1f-5464ac3cc8d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 10 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Radford |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EDE & RAVENSCROFT; H TEMPEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ebff218-6adc-4390-ac1f-5464ac3cc8d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ebff218-6adc-4390-ac1f-5464ac3cc8d7
  28th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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