AwardedAwarded 24 August 2026

YSJU Graduation Service ITT

York St John University · Education

In brief

York St John University awarded leisure and events work to Graduation Attire on 24 August 2026.

The notice gives a value of £750,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Graduation Attire (SME)
4 bids received
£750,000
Awarded 3 August 2026
1 March 2027 to 28 February 2030

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 056051-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 073531-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 082450-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

28

Awards

9

Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events

  1. ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project Partner

    Arts Council EnglandNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestResearch and development, Training

    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £15kestimated
  2. Construction of a concrete wheeled sports facility at The Carrs Park, Wilmslow, SK9 4AA

    Cheshire East CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestConstruction, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £180kestimated
  3. Grounds Maintenance Contract

    Wickersley Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSmall contract

    £30kestimated
  4. Gardening and Landscaping Contract

    Wickersley Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSmall contract

    £30kestimated
  5. Filton Festival 2027

    Filton Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestLeisure, culture and events

    Open17 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £28kestimated

From notice 056051-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 June 2026, last updated 1 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.