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Graduation Venue 2026 & 2027

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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05 Nov 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed a procurement process for the hire of the Brighton Centre as a venue for its graduation ceremonies in the winter and summer of 2026 and 2027. The contract, awarded to Brighton & Hove City Council, falls under the services industry category, specifically event services, and is set within the UKJ2 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed a direct method below the threshold, executed without competition, under a special light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £357,600, was signed on 5th November 2025, with the contract period spanning from 6th November 2025 to 6th August 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the event management and service provision sectors, particularly those equipped to manage large-scale events. Although the contract has already been awarded, similar opportunities may arise in future procurement processes by the University of Sussex, offering potential growth for companies that can provide relevant services or have the capability to host large events. As a sub-central public authority, the University of Sussex may continue to seek suppliers adept in delivering high-quality services for educational institutions and large audiences.

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Notice Title

Graduation Venue 2026 & 2027

Notice Description

Hire of the Brighton Centre for graduation ceremonies Winter / Summer 2026 & 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dada
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071224-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£357,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 6 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
suppliers@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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