Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c53-d47a-70e0-ac98-97fb22cc457e/graduation-gown-and-photography-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Graduation Gown and Photography Services [University of Sunderland](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sunderland) Estimated value £0 to £1,375,000 Published 11 Sept 2020 Deadline Closed 12 Oct 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Sunderland is inviting tenders to supply gowning and photography services for its graduation ceremonies each year (in the UK), at both its Sunderland and London Campuses, commencing with our Spring/Summer 2021 ceremonies. After initial tender evaluation, the top 3 scoring suppliers (unless unable to catch up) will be invited to demonstration/presentations. The summer ceremonies at Sunderland (usually held in July) take place over a week (2 events per day), whilst London (usually held in May, but may be brought forwarded to April 2021) are over 1/2 days (up to 2 events per day). The winter ceremonies at Sunderland (usually held in November) take place over 2/3 days (up to 2 events per day), whilst London (usually held in October) are over 1/2 days (up to 2 events per day). Each graduation ceremony is a special celebration for students, their guests, staff and VIP's and we want to ensure everyone who attends has the best day possible. Therefore, the University of Sunderland requires high quality, academically specific gowns, hoods, and hat hire for its students, VIP's, Executive and staff on the graduation event. Whilst also supplying a professional photography and framing service for graduates and honorary graduates and their guests. A fully secure online and offline ordering facility for graduands along with details of discount offers, clear information, eg sizing, booking process, payment options, cancellation policy, etc is essential to ensure an exceptional customer service experience. The tender is for a period of 3 years' with the option to extend for 2 years' in annual increments, commencing with the Spring/Summer 2021 ceremonies. Overall contract value is estimated at £1,375,000 over 5 years' maximum contract length ie £275,000 per annum (made up of £200,000 Sunderland and £75,000 London), although there are no guarantees on spend level). We also reserve the right to spend a further 50% of the anticipated spend, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award. Additional information: To express an interest, please register your organisation on our eprocurement platform In-Tend: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Photographic and ancillary services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/503b1665-5241-4980-8044-1ecc0e7b9b6f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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