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title: "Ceremonial Gown Hire and Photography Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
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# Ceremonial Gown Hire and Photography Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000575286

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is currently conducting a procurement process for a concession contract titled "Ceremonial Gown Hire and Photography Services". This contract aims to provide services during student graduation events in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested suppliers must submit their tenders electronically by 5 March 2019. The award period is set to commence from 12 March 2019. The project targets the education sector, catering specifically to approximately 7,200 students graduating annually.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in event services, particularly those offering ceremonial attire and professional photography. Businesses with a demonstrated capacity to manage large-scale events and who can meet the detailed submission criteria, including substantial insurance coverage and previous experience, are well-suited to compete. The University seeks innovative, flexible service solutions that can adapt to future needs, thus attracting suppliers capable of delivering quality services while also enhancing the university's reputation.

## Notice

Concession Contract The University of Strathclyde is looking for a supplier to provide Ceremonial Gown Hire and Photography Services at Student Graduation events held by the University of Strathclyde. The nature of the Service requires an innovative and flexible solution which will allow compatibility with future Service requirements. The object of the procurement is to agree a concession contract providing a high quality, specialised academic gown hire and photography services that achieves maximum value for money for the customer (students, graduands and their families), while maximising the financial return to the University of Strathclyde, enhancing its reputation, and reflecting the importance of the occasion. Tenderers must be able to provide all Services listed in the specification, failure to provide any aspect of these Services may result in your tender being considered no further.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde is looking for a supplier to provide Ceremonial Gown Hire and Photography Services at Student Graduation events held by the University of Strathclyde. The nature of the Service requires an innovative and flexible solution which will allow compatibility with future Service requirements. The object of the procurement is to agree a concession contract providing a high quality, specialised academic gown hire and photography services that achieves maximum value for money for the customer (students, graduands and their families), while maximising the financial return to the University of Strathclyde, enhancing its reputation, and reflecting the importance of the occasion. Services are required for approximately 7,200 students who graduate from the University annually, - this number is based on students attending a graduation ceremony and excludes those who graduate 'in absentia'. Please note that the number of students attending graduation is indicative, and there is no guarantee of actual numbers. Tenderers must be able to provide all Services listed in the Specification, failure to provide any aspect of these Services may result in your tender being considered no further.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer either intended as partial replacement of services or as the extension of existing services. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Renewal: The contract is for a 3 year term with an optional 12 month extension period. Renewal will be planned accordingly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346513 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The earliest foreseeable notice publication will be 36 months from date of award of this publication. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79961000 - Photographic services
- 79961300 - Specialised photography services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346513

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346513
  Ceremonial Gown Hire and Photography Services - Concession Contract The University of Strathclyde is looking for a supplier to provide Ceremonial Gown Hire and Photography Services at Student Graduation events held by the University of Strathclyde. The nature of the Service requires an innovative and flexible solution which will allow compatibility with future Service requirements. The object of the procurement is to agree a concession contract providing a high quality, specialised academic gown hire and photography services that achieves maximum value for money for the customer (students, graduands and their families), while maximising the financial return to the University of Strathclyde, enhancing its reputation, and reflecting the importance of the occasion. Tenderers must be able to provide all Services listed in the specification, failure to provide any aspect of these Services may result in your tender being considered no further.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000575286
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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