Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Manchester Metropolitan University
All Saints Building
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD33 - Manchester
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Graduation Services (Gowns and Photography)
Reference number
MMU1070
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79961300 - Specialised photography services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Manchester Metropolitan University (referred to in this document as "the University", "we" "our" or "Us") is seeking to appoint through a competitive tender process a suitably qualified and experienced provider of Graduation Services. Approximately 11,000 students will be invited with around 8,000 expected to attend. Circa 22 ceremonies will be held over an 8-day period. Ceremonies have historically been held at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester with gown collection and photographs at the Midland Hotel, Manchester.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £254,250
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79961300 - Specialised photography services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD33 - Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University requires the provision of academic dress hire and photography services for Graduation Ceremonies commencing in Summer 2022. Approximately 11,000 students will be invited with around 8,000 expected to attend. Circa 22 ceremonies will be held over an 8-day period. Ceremonies have historically been held at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester with gown collection and photographs at the Midland Hotel, Manchester.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-000802
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Graduation Ceremonies (Gowns and Photography)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 March 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ede and Ravenscroft Ltd
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £495,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £254,250
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom