Award

OU Graduation Ceremony

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Award

07 Jan 2026 at 12:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, recently awarded a contract for services related to the "OU Graduation Ceremony". The tender process has reached the 'Award' stage, and the contract was signed on 1st September 2025. Direct procurement was utilised, classified as below threshold and without competition. The main procurement category is event services (CPV code 79952000), with a contract duration for the event scheduled on 26th September 2025. The total gross value of the contract is £30,188, involving venue hire services by ASM Global York Barbican, situated in York.

This award presents opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and related services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive venue hire and event management solutions might find similar tenders particularly advantageous for growth. The involvement of a reputable institution like The Open University enhances the prestige and visibility associated with such projects, attracting firms with expertise in hosting large-scale events. Businesses within or close to the UKJ12 region, and those with experience in handling educational institution events, should consider such opportunities to expand their portfolio and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OU Graduation Ceremony

Notice Description

OU Graduation Cermony and Venue Hire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001031-2026
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
£25,156 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASM GLOBAL YORK BARBICAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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