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Provision of Gown Hire and Photography Services for the University of Sunderland

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2026 at 12:13

Award

19 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland has completed the procurement process for the provision of gown hire and photography services. The process was conducted under the open procedure method, classified under the services category such as special clothing and accessories and photographic services. Located in Sunderland, United Kingdom, the University serves as the buying organisation, demonstrating strong engagement in public procurement activities. The contract, awarded to Ede & Ravenscroft, began on 23 March 2026 and is set to run until 22 March 2029 with an option for renewal in annual increments, extending potentially until 21 February 2031. The tender process had concluded, yielding an estimated value of £1 million. This award follows the contract notice published on 19 January 2026 and various stages in the procurement timeline.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in gown hire and photography services to forge long-lasting relationships with public sector clients. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in particular, stand to benefit due to the procurement's inclusion criteria, which encourages SME participation. Firms with expertise in special clothing and accessories or photographic services are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The process entailed both price and quality criteria in its evaluation, underscoring the importance of competitive pricing and high-quality service offerings. The opportunity demonstrates the University of Sunderland's commitment to engaging with innovative suppliers and fostering business growth in relevant sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Gown Hire and Photography Services for the University of Sunderland

Notice Description

Provision of Gown Hire and Photography Services for the University of Sunderland. Term: 3+1+1 Estimated value: PS1m

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026217-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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


CPV Codes

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

79961000 - Photographic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDE & RAVENSCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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