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16 Jul 2026 at 21:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has awarded a contract titled "Venue Hire (Southbank Centre)" for its graduation event scheduled for 26th November 2026. This procurement, under the industry category of miscellaneous business and business-related services, involves the hiring of a venue at Southbank Centre, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has been completed with the award of the contract, and it is in the active stage. The contracting authority, categorised as a public authority - sub-central government, is based in Milton Keynes, UK. The procurement method was below threshold with details unspecified, and the contract period runs from 30th April 2026 to 29th April 2027, with the contract signed on 30th April 2026.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in venue services and associated logistical support to serve high-profile events such as university graduations. The awarded tender enhances business growth prospects, particularly for companies with the capacity to accommodate large-scale events within central London locations. Businesses that can provide comprehensive venue solutions, including amenities necessary for such prominent gatherings, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities. The collaboration with Southbank Centre, a large-scale supplier, highlights the importance of size and capability in successful participation in this sector.

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Notice Title

Venue Hire (Southbank Centre)

Notice Description

OU Graduation - Southbank Centre - 26th November 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067480-2026
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
£45,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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
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

SOUTHBANK CENTRE

Further Information

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