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title: "1441 Provision of Graduation Dress Hire and Photography Services to De Montfort University"
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# 1441 Provision of Graduation Dress Hire and Photography Services to De Montfort University

Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f62dcff3-5e80-4c9a-86cf-27bf4c1ef222

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## Summary

De Montfort University is initiating a tender for the provision of Graduation Dress Hire and Photography Services, which is classified under photographic and clothing services. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 23rd August 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2022 and will last for a period of three years, with the possibility of extending for an additional two years based on performance and funding. The services will be delivered in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses in the clothing and photography sectors, particularly those that provide academic dress and event photography services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement aims to support their participation. Companies that can demonstrate experience in similar contracts are likely to have a competitive advantage in this process, making it an excellent opportunity for growth and expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

De Montfort University ("the University") requires the combined services of full Academic Dress Hire Services and Photography and Framing Services for all graduation ceremonies, incorporating academic robes for members of staff of the university attending graduation ceremonies and all graduands. DMU proposes to enter into Contract for an initial period of three years, from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2024. There will be the potential for two extension periods of one further year each, subject to satisfactory performance, continuation of funding and business need. The maximum total duration of this contract is therefore five years. All other information relating to Award Criteria, evaluation and the full specification can be found within our ITT document for this procurement loaded on the In-Tend e tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/325c04e6-3267-49fa-9137-55613bfc669d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | N/A |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 9BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 79961000 - Photographic services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2021 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/325c04e6-3267-49fa-9137-55613bfc669d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/325c04e6-3267-49fa-9137-55613bfc669d
  11th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dmu.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home

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