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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bb02

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## Summary

De Montfort University, located in Leicester, UK, is undertaking a tender process for the "Provision of Graduation Dress Hire and Photography Services," classified under the photographic services industry. The tender was actively sought with the deadline for submissions set for 23rd August 2021, and the associated contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2022, running initially for three years until 31st December 2024, with potential extensions available. The process is an open procurement method, aiming to ensure maximum participation from interested suppliers.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in photographic services and academic dress hire, particularly those that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery. Given that the evaluation criteria prioritise quality at 70% and price at 30%, suppliers with a strong portfolio in event photography or formal attire rental, capable of managing the requirements of graduation ceremonies, would be well-positioned to compete. This tender is an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market share in the education 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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Graduation Dress Hire and Photography Services to De Montfort University

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026556-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,750,000 |
| Lots value | £1,750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,755,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE2 7BY |
| 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 | TLF21 Leicester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILLIAM NORTHAM |

## 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

- 22 Oct 2021 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026556-2021
- 11 Jun 2021 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013199-2021

## Notice URLs

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

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