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UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON

Graduation and Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Event Services

Software & IT SystemsCPV 48515000 79952000 79961000
Value£700k
Deadline16 Dec 2025
Published20 May 2026
RegionLondon
Timeline
Published 20 May 2026ClosedCloses 16 Dec 2025
Contract value in context
£700ktotal contract value
median £91k
this tender£0£1.1m

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The brief

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 requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

These services are primarily required to support

These services are primarily required to support the institution's graduation ceremonies, with additional provisions for private hire and purchase of academic dress.

02

The successful supplier will be expected

The successful supplier will be expected to offer a comprehensive and student-friendly booking platform alongside an intranet-based ceremony management software.

03

Pricing must be competitive and reflect fair

Pricing must be competitive and reflect fair market value.

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