---
title: "Fashion trend forecasting service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055943"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2025-07-04"
---

# Fashion trend forecasting service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055943

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has successfully completed the contracting process for a fashion trend forecasting service, with WGSN Limited as the awarded supplier. This procurement falls under the industry category of subscription services and is designated as a public undertaking by the buying organisation. The procurement process was conducted using a direct method, categorised below the threshold without competition, making it a streamlined opportunity for interested parties. The contract, valued at £32,074, will span from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, and covers locations within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in services related to fashion and trend forecasting. Companies that specialise in real-time industry analysis, catwalk and trade show coverage, and have a strong background in subscription services stand to benefit from such contracts. WGSN Limited, identified as an SME with a focus on fashion and trends, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this procurement. The completion of this award demonstrates the potential for growth through direct partnerships with educational institutions like the University of Bedfordshire.

## Notice

leading fashion trend forecasting service. The site includes both long term and seasonal trend analysis, real time industry news and coverage of catwalks, trade shows and street fashion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037480-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,074 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WGSN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 13:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037480-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037480-2025
  4th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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