Graduation and Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Event Services
Estimated value
£200k
Awarded value
£700k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
20 May 2026
Description
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
Scope
- Reference
- 25-305
- Total value
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 30 Mar 2029
- CPV classifications
- 48515000 79952000 79961000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 16 Dec 2025, 10:00 am
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£700k
Award date
03 Feb 2026
Contract start
31 Mar 2026
Contract end
30 Mar 2029