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title: "Graduation and Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Event Services"
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# Graduation and Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Event Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5b8d1d5-6edd-4f85-9a8c-8afc2a3b0f38

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## Summary

The University of West London has completed the procurement process for contracting Graduation and Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Event Services, as part of a procurement exercise under the LUPC Framework Agreement, Ref PFB5073 LU. The services encompass academic gowning and photography, mainly for the university's graduation ceremonies, with additional services available for private hire and purchase. The procurement, focusing on services within the education support category, was executed through a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with a total contract value of £700,000. The contract, awarded to Graduation Attire, will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029. This procurement process took place in London, England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in event services, photography, and academic attire. The focus on offering a student-friendly booking platform and ceremony management software highlights the need for tech-savvy service providers or those in the event technology sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in tenders of this nature, given the emphasis on competitive pricing and value for services. Furthermore, the inclusion of commission on revenue for gowning and photography services offers additional business revenue streams, making this tender attractive for growth-oriented companies.

## Notice

The University of West London is seeking to establish a contractual partnership with a singular, reliable provider for the delivery of academic gowning and photography services. These services are primarily required to support the institution's graduation ceremonies, with additional provisions for private hire and purchase of academic dress. The successful supplier will be expected to offer a comprehensive and student-friendly booking platform alongside an intranet-based ceremony management software. Pricing must be competitive and reflect fair market value. UWL requires complimentary academic dress hire for staff participating in graduation ceremonies, proportionate to the volume of student hires. UWL expects to receive a commission on revenue generated from both gowning and photography services. The procurement exercise will be carried out in accordance with and subject to the LUPC Framework Agreement: Graduation and Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Event Services, Ref PFB5073 LU. Lot 1 - Gown Hire, Gown Purchase and Lot 2 - Photography and Media Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d42baff1-5a9d-4900-b6e0-57529e6f1453 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W5 5RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing |
| Local authority | Ealing |
| Electoral ward | Ealing Common |
| Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRADUATION ATTIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48515000 - Video conferencing software package
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79961000 - Photographic services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d42baff1-5a9d-4900-b6e0-57529e6f1453

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d42baff1-5a9d-4900-b6e0-57529e6f1453
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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