---
title: "Provision of Gown Hire and Photography Services for the University of Sunderland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059e31"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Provision of Gown Hire and Photography Services for the University of Sunderland

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059e31

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has completed the procurement process for the provision of gown hire and photography services. The process was conducted under the open procedure method, classified under the services category such as special clothing and accessories and photographic services. Located in Sunderland, United Kingdom, the University serves as the buying organisation, demonstrating strong engagement in public procurement activities. The contract, awarded to Ede & Ravenscroft, began on 23 March 2026 and is set to run until 22 March 2029 with an option for renewal in annual increments, extending potentially until 21 February 2031. The tender process had concluded, yielding an estimated value of £1 million. This award follows the contract notice published on 19 January 2026 and various stages in the procurement timeline.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in gown hire and photography services to forge long-lasting relationships with public sector clients. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in particular, stand to benefit due to the procurement's inclusion criteria, which encourages SME participation. Firms with expertise in special clothing and accessories or photographic services are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The process entailed both price and quality criteria in its evaluation, underscoring the importance of competitive pricing and high-quality service offerings. The opportunity demonstrates the University of Sunderland's commitment to engaging with innovative suppliers and fostering business growth in relevant sectors.

## Notice

Provision of Gown Hire and Photography Services for the University of Sunderland. Term: 3+1+1 Estimated value: PS1m

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026217-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 79961000 - Photographic services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 12:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026217-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004475-2026
- 19 Sep 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058144-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026217-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004475-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058144-2025
  19th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.neupc.delta-esourcing.com/members/university-of-sunderland

## Provenance

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