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title: "Graduation Services (Gowns and Photography)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0309ba"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
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# Graduation Services (Gowns and Photography)

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0309ba

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## Summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is conducting an open tender process for Graduation Services, specifically for gowns and photography. This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on specialised photography services. The tender is currently active, and submissions are due by 11th February 2022. The successful provider will cater to approximately 11,000 students during around 22 ceremonies held over an 8-day period at locations in Manchester, including the Bridgewater Hall and the Midland Hotel. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2022 and will last until 1st April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in academic dress hire and photography services. Suppliers with experience in large event management and the capacity to handle high volumes of transactions would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a contract value of £254,250, companies that possess the relevant expertise and resources can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and enhance their service offerings to educational institutions.

## Notice

Manchester Metropolitan University (referred to in this document as "the University", "we" "our" or "Us") is seeking to appoint through a competitive tender process a suitably qualified and experienced provider of Graduation Services. Approximately 11,000 students will be invited with around 8,000 expected to attend. Circa 22 ceremonies will be held over an 8-day period. Ceremonies have historically been held at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester with gown collection and photographs at the Midland Hotel, Manchester.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires the provision of academic dress hire and photography services for Graduation Ceremonies commencing in Summer 2022. Approximately 11,000 students will be invited with around 8,000 expected to attend. Circa 22 ceremonies will be held over an 8-day period. Ceremonies have historically been held at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester with gown collection and photographs at the Midland Hotel, Manchester.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009234-2022 |
| 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 | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £254,250 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDE AND RAVENSCROFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79961300 - Specialised photography services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2022 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009234-2022
- 11 Jan 2022 at 18:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000802-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/Home
- https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/

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