# Graduation and Ceremonial Gowns, Photography and Event Services

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON](/buyers/university-of-west-london/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Graduation Attire](/suppliers/graduation-attire/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £700,000
- Tender value: £200,000
- Award date: 3 February 2026
- Published: 20 May 2026
- Contract start: 1 April 2026
- Contract end: 31 March 2029
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: d42baff1-5a9d-4900-b6e0-57529e6f1453-898147
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5b8d1d5-6edd-4f85-9a8c-8afc2a3b0f38

## Description

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

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d42baff1-5a9d-4900-b6e0-57529e6f1453-898147)