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title: "Gown Hire For Graduation Ceremonies"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
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# Gown Hire For Graduation Ceremonies

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea032189-1bca-4a27-9d95-8270259458b6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, which has issued a tender titled "Gown Hire For Graduation Ceremonies" within the goods industry category. The contract, valued at £72,074.17, was awarded through a direct procurement method, classified as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 28 April 2022 and concluded on the same day. The award notice was published on 30 June 2022, following the completion of the tender stage which ended on 27 April 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the clothing sector, particularly those specialising in academic attire. Businesses that can provide high-quality gowns and related services for graduation ceremonies would be particularly well-suited to compete. With universities frequently requiring such services, SMEs in this niche market have the potential to grow their business by engaging in similar contracts.

## Notice

Gown Hire For Graduation Ceremonies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/515bfb67-55b5-4e3a-ac60-09c46561c08a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2022 - 28 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,074 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,074 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRAY & SON ROBEMAKERS (DURHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18410000 - Special clothing

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2022 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/515bfb67-55b5-4e3a-ac60-09c46561c08a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/515bfb67-55b5-4e3a-ac60-09c46561c08a
  30th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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