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AwardedUnited KingdomServices£200,000

Graduation and Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Event Services

Published
Published 20 May 2026
Deadline
Closed 16 December 2025

Overview

The University of West London is seeking to establish a contractual partnership with a singular, reliable provider for the delivery of academic gowning and photography services. These services are primarily required to support the institution's graduation ceremonies, with additional provisions for private hire and purchase of academic dress. The successful supplier will be expected to offer a comprehensive and student-friendly booking platform alongside an intranet-based ceremony management software. Pricing must be competitive and reflect fair market value. UWL requires complimentary academic dress hire for staff participating in graduation ceremonies, proportionate to the volume of student hires. UWL expects to receive a commission on revenue generated from both gowning and photography services. The procurement exercise will be carried out in accordance with and subject to the LUPC Framework Agreement: Graduation and Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Event Services, Ref PFB5073 LU. Lot 1 - Gown Hire, Gown Purchase and Lot 2 - Photography and Media Services

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£200,000
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
20 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Video conferencing software package

Award outcome

Awarded value
£700,000
Award date
3 February 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2029
Winner
  • Graduation Attire

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    20 May 2026

Contracting authority

  • UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON

    Buyer

    LONDON, United Kingdom

    GB-SRS: sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/G7sa8BF5

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