--- title: "Graduation Photography" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-137947" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-137947" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137947.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137947.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-09-10" --- # Graduation Photography Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-137947 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-137947) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137947.json) ## Summary Swansea University recently completed the procurement process for a graduation photography concession, with H Tempest Ltd. having been awarded the contract. The tender, entitled "Graduation Photography," falls under the services category and specifically pertains to education. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, included significant ceremonies held biannually in Swansea, Wales, covering regions UKL18, UKL17, and UKL14. Key dates include the contract signing on 5th July 2024, with ceremonies taking place in July and December each year. The awarded contract's aim is to provide graduation photography services, with the supplier paying a commission of at least 50% of their sales income back to the University. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in event photography, particularly those with experience in handling high-volume and high-profile events. The selected supplier, H Tempest Ltd., will manage photography for thousands of graduates and their guests at Swansea University's graduation ceremonies, creating potential for considerable revenue through direct sales to graduates. Companies with strong technical capabilities, a robust implementation plan, and a high degree of flexibility to accommodate the University's scheduling and venue requirements would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The open procurement method ensures broad participation, encouraging competition and innovation in service delivery, ultimately fostering business growth in the specialist photography sector. ## 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 | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137947 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 5 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 | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137947 - 11 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137947 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN462954 Graduation Photography - The University has a requirement for graduation photography. 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. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP490665 Graduation Photography - 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. ## Notice URLs - http://www.swansea.ac.uk - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-137947 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## 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-kuma6s-137947. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137947.json.