Published date: 27 January 2026

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 16 February 2026, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Special clothing and accessories - 18400000

  • Photographic and ancillary services - 79960000

  • Motion picture and video tape production and related services - 92110000

Location of contract

NG7 2RJ

Value of contract

£62,500

Procurement reference

2407/ITTO/DL

Published date

27 January 2026

Closing date

16 February 2026

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2026

Contract end date

31 March 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The University of Nottingham requests tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers to establish a contract for the provision of Graduation Services. The Graduation Services is divided into three (3) separate Lots, comprising of:
- Lot 1 - Graduation Gowning Services
- Lot 2 - Graduation Photography Services
- Lot 3 - Graduation Filming Services

How to apply:

Sign in at https://nottingham.ac.uk/unicore or create an account at https://fa-evyf-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/supplier-registration/register-supplier/register-supplier-verification?id=agCZIjzUAOPvjBpnNHwvUcj67xZ36GoH9hWzHXo24sd8wyqd1xY8ouMHLQ==

- To view Active Negotiations - Scroll to the 'Supplier Portal' menu option and click the 'Supplier Portal' tile.

- Click on 'View Active Negotiations' link, under the Tasks panel.

- Use the search fields to find the relevant Negotiation, then click 'Search' (** a value must be provided for at least one of the indicated fields).

- To search for Active Negotiations where you have not received a direct invitation (i.e. an 'Open' opportunity), select 'No' under the 'Invitation Received' search field, then click 'Search'.

- The Search Results will display accordingly.

- Select the Negotiation number hyperlink (N0000132).

Additional guidance can be found at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fabs/procurement/supplier-zone/supplier-zone.aspx


More information

Additional text

Additional guidance can be found at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fabs/procurement/supplier-zone/supplier-zone.aspx


How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.


About the buyer

Contact name

Daniel Lang

Address

University Park Campus
University Boulevard
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
England

Email

daniel.lang@nottingham.ac.uk