---
title: "Graduation Services: Gowning and Photography"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd1a4181-c663-4c97-bb50-564abe1dd883"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd1a4181-c663-4c97-bb50-564abe1dd883"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd1a4181-c663-4c97-bb50-564abe1dd883.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd1a4181-c663-4c97-bb50-564abe1dd883.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-12-06"
---

# Graduation Services: Gowning and Photography

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd1a4181-c663-4c97-bb50-564abe1dd883

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd1a4181-c663-4c97-bb50-564abe1dd883)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd1a4181-c663-4c97-bb50-564abe1dd883.json)

## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University has completed the procurement process for their "Graduation Services: Gowning and Photography" contract, focused on event services to aid the university's graduation events. The awarded contract, valued at £1,200,000 and using the procurement method "Other - Concession," covers services from 5th December 2024 to 4th December 2027. Located at City Campus, Sheffield, the tender entered the award stage on 6th December 2024, following the tender period that ended on 30th November 2024. Sheffield-based and overseas businesses were invited to participate, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialised in event services, allowing them to engage in long-term collaboration with a prominent public institution such as Sheffield Hallam University. Ede & Ravenscroft Limited, a large and well-established company, was awarded the contract, demonstrating that both large enterprises and smaller qualified businesses can successfully compete. This contract presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses familiar with managing large-scale event services, such as gowning and photography, and can expand their portfolio by working with reputable educational authorities.

## Notice

This is a contract for Gowning and Photography services to support the University's graduation events.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efe1cf95-f3fa-4363-80e6-3b642c51ffb7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Concession |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDE & RAVENSCROFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efe1cf95-f3fa-4363-80e6-3b642c51ffb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efe1cf95-f3fa-4363-80e6-3b642c51ffb7
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd1a4181-c663-4c97-bb50-564abe1dd883. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd1a4181-c663-4c97-bb50-564abe1dd883.json.