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title: "Services of a Graduation Academic Dress Supplier at Lancaster University - AWARD"
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# Services of a Graduation Academic Dress Supplier at Lancaster University - AWARD

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff0ee244-ac45-4aca-b87d-8a3d51ae298f

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## Summary

Lancaster University has awarded a five-year contract for graduation academic dress services, with the contract set to commence on 1st March 2020 and conclude on 28th February 2025. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, marking an essential procurement stage completion. The contract award date was 24th February 2020, and the successful supplier, Graduation Attire Limited, is expected to provide a high-quality service that reflects the university's graduation standards. The university is located in Lancaster, UK, with the relevant postal code LA1 4YW.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in academic attire and associated services to cater to Lancaster University and its large student body. Companies with a strong customer service focus and a capacity for developing lasting relationships with academic institutions would be well-suited for this tender. The awarded supplier will be the sole official provider, creating a long-term engagement that allows for continuous improvement and potential expansion within the higher education sector.

## Notice

Lancaster University is seeking to appoint an established and experienced company to provide a professional graduation academic dress service to the students and staff at Lancaster University. The company appointed will be progressive and customer focused with mechanisms to provide transparent reporting and ongoing practical solutions. Throughout the delivery of the contract, the supplier will be expected to display the following: o Excellent customer service to reflect and mirror the highly regarded graduation standards at the university o Offer continuous improvements and approaches to the gowning service o Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with the graduation team working closely to deliver a high quality service before, during and after graduation ceremonies This contract will provide the successful company with the opportunity to be the sole official provider of academic dress at Lancaster University. The university wishes to award this contract for five years commencing 1 March 2020. There will be a review after year one. This tender is subject to LU competitive procurement regulations and is being conducted electronically using the University's e-tendering system, which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36962936-3c68-481f-bf49-1a54ac5cf0a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRADUATION ATTIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2020 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36962936-3c68-481f-bf49-1a54ac5cf0a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36962936-3c68-481f-bf49-1a54ac5cf0a4
  24th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/

## Provenance

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