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LUV01399 - Graduation Gowning

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jan 2026 at 14:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Dec 2025 at 16:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester has awarded a contract for the "Graduation Gowning" service, which involves the supply of staff and student gowning for both winter and summer graduation ceremonies. The procurement process, completed through a direct award method, was finalised with Ede & Ravenscroft, a large supplier based in London. This public procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically "Special clothing and accessories," within the industry category. The contract, valued at £1,375,000, is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2026 and will conclude on 31st January 2029, with a possible extension of up to 24 months. The primary location for service is Leicester, United Kingdom, within the UKF21 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ceremonial attire and accessories, particularly those capable of delivering high-volume, high-quality gowning services. Large suppliers like Ede & Ravenscroft, with expertise and established operations in the special clothing sector, are well-suited to capitalize on such contracts. Businesses looking to grow in the public sector's clothing and accessories market can take inspiration from this procurement, focusing on direct awards and building strong relationships with educational institutions such as sub-central government authorities. Moreover, understanding the requirements and standards expected by such entities can position other suppliers favourably for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LUV01399 - Graduation Gowning

Notice Description

Supply of staff and student gowning service for winter and summer graduation ceremonies To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005332482

Procurement Information

N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f839
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001897-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,375,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
Stewart Brewer
Contact Email
sab88@le.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0116 2525205

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDE & RAVENSCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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