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BR28AB Venue Hire (Brighton Centre)

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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14 Jul 2026 at 13:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by The Open University involves a contract for "BR28AB Venue Hire (Brighton Centre)" to host its Degree Ceremony on 7th October 2028. Designated under the industry category of "Miscellaneous business and business-related services," the procurement process falls under a "Below threshold - unknown" method, indicating a smaller-scale tender with specific criteria. The main location for the service is Brighton, as facilitated by Brighton and Hove City Council, who serves as the supplier. The key procurement stages have been completed as of 14th July 2026, with the contract being active and signed on 20th March 2026. The contract's gross value is £31,140, but the net amount is £25,950, making it a viable opportunity within the threshold bounds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in venue hire and event services, particularly those with expertise in handling large-scale events such as graduation ceremonies. With Brighton and Hove City Council being a large-scale supplier, enterprises with experience in public authority contracts or connections within the Brighton and Hove region will find opportunities for collaboration. The procurement underlines growth potential by leveraging the reputation and visibility linked to The Open University's formal events. Such projects are well-suited for businesses focusing on service quality and efficient delivery, particularly within the public sector framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BR28AB Venue Hire (Brighton Centre)

Notice Description

BR28AB Venue Hire (Brighton Centre) for the Open University Degree Ceremony 07/10/28.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06caf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066273-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2028 - 7 Oct 2028 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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 AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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