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York St John University: YSJU Graduation Service ITT

  York St John University is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise

Notice Summary
Title: YSJU Graduation Service ITT
Notice type: UK4: Tender notice
Authority: York St John University
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Above threshold - Open procedure
Short Description: 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.
Published: 15/06/2026 10:33
UK4: Tender notice Published 15/06/2026

YSJU Graduation Service ITT


Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

YSJU Graduation Service ITT


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PGRG-9322-VXQG


Address:


York St. John University, Lord Mayors Walk
York
YO31 7EX
UK


Contact name:

Victoria Murden


Email:

procurement@yorksj.ac.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No






Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

YSJU Graduation Service ITT


Reference number:

TEN041


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

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 Delta 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





Total value (estimated):


GBP 750,000 including VAT





Description





Description:

Not provided





Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

Yes




Contract dates (estimated):

01/09/2026 to 31/08/2029


CPV classifications:


79952000 - Event services.



Contract can be extended:

Yes


Extension date:

31/08/2031


Delivery regions:


UKE21 - York



Award criteria:


Name: Account management and key people aligned to the account / Weighting: 10

Name: Proposal and evidence of capability including creative / Weighting: 40

Name: Management information and reporting / Weighting: 10

Name: Social and environmental impact of business / Weighting: 10

Name: Pricing and overall value for money / Weighting: 30







Documents



Associated tender documents:


Not provided


Technical specifications:


Not provided



Submission




Enquiry deadline:

10/07/2026 Time: 12:00


Tender submission deadline:

24/07/2026 Time: 10:00


Submission address and any special instructions:

https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/


An electronic auction will be used:


No


Languages that may be used for submission:


English


Award decision date (estimated):

21/08/2026



Other information



Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided


Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided


Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

Not provided


Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Not provided


A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes



Other organisations


Not provided
Award Notice
UK6: Contract award notice Published 04/08/2026

YSJU Graduation Service ITT


Contracting Authorities




Contracting authority:

YSJU Graduation Service ITT


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PGRG-9322-VXQG


Address:


York St. John University, Lord Mayors Walk
York
YO31 7EX
UK


Contact name:

Victoria Murden


Email:

procurement@yorksj.ac.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No






Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

YSJU Graduation Service ITT


Reference number:

TEN041


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

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.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1055576081

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WCJ2EYHJ8U





Total value (estimated):


GBP 750,000 including VAT






Contract value:

GBP 750,000 including VAT



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

Not provided


Reference number:

Not provided


Contract value:

GBP 750,000 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

No


Award decision date:

03/08/2026


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

21/08/2026


Contract dates (estimated):

01/09/2026 to 31/08/2029


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


CPV classifications:


79952000 - Event services.



Delivery regions:


UKE21 - York



Assessment summaries sent:

04/08/2026



Supplier




Supplier:

Graduation Attire


Companies House:

08607640


Address:


119 Wendover Drive
Bedford
MK41 9SS
UK


Email:

martin@evess.co


Telephone:

07747761677


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No





Other organisations


Not provided