---
title: "Graduation Gowning and Photography Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bb75"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02bb75"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bb75.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bb75.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM"
published: "2021-10-28"
---

# Graduation Gowning and Photography Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bb75

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02bb75)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bb75.json)

## Summary

The University of Nottingham has completed a public procurement process to secure contracts for Graduation Gowning and Photography Services, valued at £1.2 million each. This tender, initiated on 14th June 2021, falls under the goods category, specifically classified as special clothing and accessories (CPV code: 18400000). The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the award of contracts assigned to Ede & Ravenscroft Limited for gowning services and H Tempest Ltd for photography, both of whom have met the university's quality criteria of 85%. The contracts are now active, supporting graduation ceremonies held at the university's Park Campus and associated venues in Nottingham (region UKF14).

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in clothing and photography services, particularly those that specialise in specialised garments and event photography. With an annual graduation rate of approximately 9,000 students, suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, reliable services in a competitive environment will find this to be a promising avenue for expansion. Both established firms and SMEs with experience in educational or event-related contracts would be well-suited to explore similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

The University requested 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.

### Lot Information

Gowning Services

The University has a requirement for the support of a gowning company to support at upcoming graduation ceremonies. Additional information: 3 + 1 year contract.

Photography Services

The University has a requirement for the support of a photography company to support at upcoming graduation ceremonies. Additional information: 3 + 1 year contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027109-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 18318200 - Dressing gowns
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 18410000 - Special clothing
- 79961300 - Specialised photography services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027109-2021
- 14 Jun 2021 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013314-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
- https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02bb75. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bb75.json.