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title: "Graduation Photography"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042c78"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-09-10"
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# Graduation Photography

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042c78

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## Summary

Swansea University has completed the tender process for a graduation photography contract, classified under specialised photography services (CPV 79961300). This contract, identified as SU120(23), has been awarded to H Tempest Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on July 5, 2024. The photography services will cover graduation ceremonies, held twice yearly, with summer sessions at Swansea Arena and winter sessions at the Great Hall on the Bay Campus. These ceremonies involve thousands of graduates and several photo sessions over multiple days, enhancing the memorable nature of the events. The award criteria included technical ability, customer service, and pricing, with ceremonies spanning across UKL18, UKL17, and UKL14 regions.

This contract presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in event photography, particularly those familiar with high-volume and high-quality service delivery in dynamic environments. Photography firms will benefit financially through sales to graduates while also paying a commission to the University. The extensive reach and recurring nature of the contract add stability and exposure, making it an excellent fit for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in the education sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with robust customer service capabilities and technical proficiency in photography, would find this tender process highly advantageous. Being a frequent event, it offers consistent engagement and networking opportunities within the academic community.

## Notice

The University has a requirement for graduation photography. This is a concessions contract. There will be no cost to the University for the provision of photography; graduates will be required to pay for any services they require direct to the supplier. The supplier will pay a minimum of 50% of their photography sales income back to the University as commission. The University has a requirement to appoint a supplier to conduct photography when hosting graduation ceremonies. The requirement will cover graduates of the University and their guests who will partake in the ceremonies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has a requirement to appoint a supplier to conduct photography when hosting graduation ceremonies. The requirement will cover graduates of the University and their guests who will partake in the ceremonies. Ceremonies will take place twice yearly, namely in July (approximately 4,000-5,000 graduates) and December (approximately 3,000-4,000 graduates). The Winter ceremonies will normally take place at the Great Hall at the University's Bay Campus and will typically last up 3-4 days with up to 4 ceremonies (200 graduates per ceremony). Summer ceremonies will also be delivered in Swansea Arena over the space of approximately 4 days (350-400 graduates per ceremony with up to 3 ceremonies per day). When utilising Swansea Arena, post-ceremony functions such as official photography may be held off-site on one of the University campuses.

Renewal: Extension period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028972-2024 |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | H TEMPEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22315000 - Photographs
- 79961300 - Specialised photography services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028972-2024
- 11 Jan 2024 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001002-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swansea.ac.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0345

## Provenance

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