Award of Graduation Services Framework Agreement by London Universities Purchasing Consortium
London Universities Purchasing Consortium · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Graduation Services Framework Agreement by London Universities Purchasing Consortium
Awarded 19 Mar 2018
Awarded19 Mar 2018
Value£136,000,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 4y 8mo ago4y term
Awarded 19 Mar 2018Expired 18 Mar 2022
About
London Universities Purchasing Consortium awarded a contract to Graduation Attire, H Tempest Ltd., Marston Robing Limited, and J.
Wippell & Co.
Ltd for a framework agreement covering graduation services across four lots: gown hire, gown purchase, photography and DVD streaming, and a one-stop shop combining gown hire, photography, and DVD streaming.
The framework is intended to support members, predominantly higher education institutions but also further education colleges and other non-education members, in their provision of graduation services.
The agreement has an initial term of two years with options to extend for two further two-year periods.
The contract value is AUD 136,000,000.
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