Award

Fashion trend forecasting service

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Award

04 Jul 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has successfully completed the contracting process for a fashion trend forecasting service, with WGSN Limited as the awarded supplier. This procurement falls under the industry category of subscription services and is designated as a public undertaking by the buying organisation. The procurement process was conducted using a direct method, categorised below the threshold without competition, making it a streamlined opportunity for interested parties. The contract, valued at £32,074, will span from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, and covers locations within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in services related to fashion and trend forecasting. Companies that specialise in real-time industry analysis, catwalk and trade show coverage, and have a strong background in subscription services stand to benefit from such contracts. WGSN Limited, identified as an SME with a focus on fashion and trends, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this procurement. The completion of this award demonstrates the potential for growth through direct partnerships with educational institutions like the University of Bedfordshire.

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Notice Title

Fashion trend forecasting service

Notice Description

leading fashion trend forecasting service. The site includes both long term and seasonal trend analysis, real time industry news and coverage of catwalks, trade shows and street fashion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055943
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037480-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,074 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WGSN

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