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BR27AB Venue Hire (Brighton Centre)

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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14 Jul 2026 at 14:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Open University as the buying organisation, seeking services for "BR27AB Venue Hire (Brighton Centre)" intended for a degree ceremony scheduled on 24 September 2027. The contracting process has progressed to the award stage, with completion recorded, under the industry category of various business services. The procurement activity was undertaken using a method below threshold, and the venue, Brighton Centre, is located in the UK region. The relevant award was signed on 20 March 2026, indicating an agreed contract value of GBP 25,950 for this one-day service event. The procurement is conducted under legal regulations as per the UK Public General Act 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in venue hire and management of large-scale events. Organisations with capabilities in providing comprehensive venue services, including logistics, seating arrangements, and possibly catering, stand to benefit. Businesses that already have a presence or operational capability in the UK are particularly well-suited to engage, especially those that can offer competitive pricing and demonstrate experience in handling similar events. The completion of this contract could serve as a significant endorsement for the supplier involved, Brighton and Hove City Council, expanding their portfolio in public sector services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BR27AB Venue Hire (Brighton Centre)

Notice Description

BR27AB Venue Hire (Brighton Centre) for The Open University Degree Ceremony 24 Sept 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066306-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
23 Sep 2027 - 24 Sep 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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