Provision of Graduation Dress Hire and Photography Services to De Montfort University
De Montfort University · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Graduation Dress Hire and Photography Services to De Montfort University
Awarded 01 Jan 2022
Awarded01 Jan 2022
Value£18,000,000.00
SupplierWilliam Northam Limited
AgencyDe Montfort University
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryMiscellaneous
Ended 1y 10mo ago3y term
Awarded 1 Jan 2022Expired 31 Dec 2024
About
De Montfort University awarded a contract to William Northam Limited for the provision of combined Academic Dress Hire Services and Photography and Framing Services for all graduation ceremonies.
The contract covered academic robes for staff and graduands, with an initial term of three years from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2024, and options for two one-year extensions, making the maximum duration five years.
The contract value was £18,000,000.
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