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title: "Provision of Graduation Academic Dress to ARU"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03024d"
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buyer: "ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION"
published: "2022-03-01"
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# Provision of Graduation Academic Dress to ARU

Buyer: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03024d

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## Summary

Anglia Ruskin University Higher Education Corporation has initiated a tender for the provision of Graduation Academic Dress under the reference T21/19. The procurement is categorised under goods, specifically listed as "Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories", and is located in Chelmsford, UK. Although the tender is currently in the planning stage, it has recently been cancelled. The tender period previously allowed submissions until 12 noon on 21 January 2022, covering multiple graduation ceremonies scheduled for July and November across three locations: Cambridge, Chelmsford, and Peterborough.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the hire and supply of academic gowns and related accessories, particularly those equipped to manage high-volume events. Suppliers capable of providing a professional service, including pre-sales information, booking management, gowning at ceremonies, and after-sales customer care, will find this procurement relevant. Additionally, businesses that design and manufacture academic regalia may also benefit, as there could be requirements for new gown designs for students graduating from newly established courses at ARU.

## Notice

T21/19_Provision of Graduation Academic Dress for ARU - this tender has been withdrawn

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) are seeking tenders from suppliers who are able to provide academic gown hire services to students, academic staff and VIPs.Our graduation ceremonies take place twice yearly across 3 different city locations. The dates may differ year on year but as a guideline may include.July - 1 week in CambridgeJuly - 1 week in ChelmsfordJuly - 1 weekday in PeterboroughNovember - 3 days in ChelmsfordNovember - 3 days in CambridgeNovember - 1 weekday in PeterboroughFor 2022 the dates are confirmed as:11th-15th July 2022 Cambridge18th-22nd July 2022 Chelmsford26th July 2022 Peterborough November 2022 dates are to be confirmed.A maximum of 3 ceremonies per day are held at each location. These dates may change in future years, or the number of ceremonies may increase or decrease. Notice will be given in the previous academic year of all dates for the year ahead, however flexibility is required.The current locations for these events are as follows.ChelmsfordCeremony: Chelmsford Cathedral, New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1TYGown pick up: Guy Harlings Garden Marquee, 53 New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1TYGown drop off: At either the Guy Harlings Garden Marquee or ARU Chelmsford CampusCambridgeCeremony: Corn Exchange, Wheeler Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QEGown pick up: Guildhall, Market Square, Cambridge, CB2 3QJGown drop off: At either the Guildhall or ARU Cambridge campusPeterborough:Ceremony: Peterborough Cathedral, PE1 1XZGown pick up: The Bull Hotel and Conference Centre, Westgate, Peterborough, PE 1 1RBGown drop off: At either The Bull Hotel and Conference Centre or Peterborough CathedralThe total number of graduates attending the ceremonies each year is approximately 4,500 with no more than 350 students per ceremony. The ceremonies will cover a variety of awardsARU requires a high-quality professional service to students and their family/friends. From pre-sales information and booking, through to the management of gowning at ceremonies in a high-pressure, high-volume environment, to an after-sales service and customer care to support any issues. Gowning services may also be required outside of ARUs graduations for other corporate events e.g. new Chancellor investiture ceremonies etc.From time to time, ARU may require new gowns/hoods designed and manufacturing when students graduate from awards which are new to ARU.

Options: option to extend for a further 2 years on a year by year basis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005514-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 18410000 - Special clothing

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2022 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005514-2022
- 16 Dec 2021 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031446-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aru.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/angliaruskinuniversity

## Provenance

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