Published date: 25 October 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 6 December 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 18000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£750,000

Procurement reference

SP/19/1107

Published date

25 October 2019

Closing date

6 December 2019

Contract start date

1 March 2020

Contract end date

28 February 2025

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Lancaster University is seeking to appoint an established and experienced company to provide a professional graduation academic dress service to the students and staff at Lancaster University.

The company appointed will be progressive and customer focused with mechanisms to provide transparent reporting and ongoing practical solutions.

Throughout the delivery of the contract, the supplier will be expected to display the following:

• Excellent customer service to reflect and mirror the highly regarded graduation standards at the university

• Offer continuous improvements and approaches to the gowning service

• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with the graduation team working closely to deliver a high quality service before, during and after graduation ceremonies

This contract will provide the successful company with the opportunity to be the sole official provider of academic dress at Lancaster University.

The university wishes to award this contract for five years commencing 1 March 2020. There will be a review after year one.

This tender is subject to LU competitive procurement regulations and is being conducted electronically using the University's e-tendering system, which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/

NB: The value quoted is approximate only.

About the buyer

Contact name

Laura Ross

Address

University House
LANCASTER
LA14YW
England

Telephone

01524 592 537

Email

l.ross2@lancaster.ac.uk

Website

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home