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title: "YSJU Graduation Service ITT"
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# YSJU Graduation Service ITT

Buyer: YSJU GRADUATION SERVICE ITT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b4b5

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056051-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YSJU GRADUATION SERVICE ITT |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO31 7EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE21 York |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 09:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056051-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056051-2026
  15th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WCJ2EYHJ8U
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-York:-Event-services./WCJ2EYHJ8U
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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