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Graduation Ceremony Venue Hire

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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09 Feb 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a public authority operating under sub-central government in the UK, has completed a procurement process for the direct hire of a venue to hold graduation ceremonies. The successful procurement, awarded on 23 January 2026, involved Brighton Dome and Festival Ltd for event services at the Brighton Dome. The contract is scheduled for a single day on 10 November 2026, entailing services within the 'Event services' category, and was valued at a gross amount of £41,879.21. The procurement method was conducted below threshold without competition, focusing specifically on the Brighton location within the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, specifically for businesses specialising in event management services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), akin to Brighton Dome and Festival Ltd, could find such opportunities suitable, especially those equipped to handle venue hire and ceremony execution at competitive rates. Businesses in the event services sector can gain competitive advantages, strengthen industry partnerships, and diversify service offerings by engaging in similar tenders with public institutions.

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Notice Title

Graduation Ceremony Venue Hire

Notice Description

Hire of Brighton Dome to hold Open University ceremonies on 10 November 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ade
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011277-2026
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
SME

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
£34,899 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2026 - 10 Nov 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

BRIGHTON DOME AND FESTIVAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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