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15 Jun 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "YSJU Graduation Service ITT" is being conducted by York St. John University, situated in York, United Kingdom. The university seeks to engage a qualified provider for graduation services, including academic dress hire, photography, and ticketing for upcoming ceremonies. The initial graduation event under this contract is scheduled for March 2027 in London, with subsequent ceremonies in York during November. This open procedure is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 10th July 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 24th July 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £750,000 and is subject to UKPGA regulations under legal basis 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers in the event services industry. With a focus on quality, the procurement aims to ensure superior event experiences at academic graduations. Well-suited businesses are those experienced in account management, creative capability, and social impact, as these are critical award criteria. The contract period spans three years, starting on 1st September 2026, with the possibility of two additional one-year renewals. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, enhancing the diversity and competitiveness of this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

YSJU Graduation Service ITT

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified provider for Graduation Services. The University requires the provision of academic dress hire, photography, and ticketing for Graduation ceremonies. The first graduation under this contract will be March 2027 in London, followed by November in York. The quality of the successful supplier must provide a product and service that will contribute to the enjoyment of these events. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-York:-Event-services./WCJ2EYHJ8U To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WCJ2EYHJ8U

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This will be a 3-year contract, with 2 additional 1-year extensions of no more than 5 years in total on provision of excellent service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056051-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YSJU GRADUATION SERVICE ITT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO31 7EX
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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