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.

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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

27

Awards

9

Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events

  1. PA2 - Archaeological Management Plan & HE1 Works Specification, Wallingford Scheduled Monuments

    Wallingford Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestArchitecture and engineering, Leisure, culture and events

    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  2. Provision of Pantomime Services at the South Holland Centre

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

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £480kestimated
  3. Commercial and domestic digital tv and satellite maintenance contract

    Broadacres Housing AssociationYorkshire and the HumberLeisure, culture and events

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £48kestimated
  4. Design, Build and Delivery of Invest Liverpool City Region Real Estate Exhibition Stands

    Liverpool City Region Combined AuthorityNorth West, Yorkshire and the HumberLeisure, culture and events

    Open14 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £600kestimated
  5. Concession Contract for a New Major Music Festival

    City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilYorkshire and the HumberLeisure, culture and events

    Open17 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £2.5mestimated

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.