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title: "Graduation Venue for Summer 2025"
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# Graduation Venue for Summer 2025

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6d0c7e1-c926-43b5-a853-14089b4f332a

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for securing a venue for its Summer 2025 graduation ceremonies, with the award going to The Brighton Centre. This tender falls under the "Event services" category with a procurement value of £85,500. The contract, obtained through a competitive quotation method, spans from 19th July 2025 to 26th July 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st August 2024 and the award being published on 8th August 2024. The location for the performance of this contract is in Brighton, East Sussex, with a postal code BN1 9RH.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management and venue provision. Given the large-scale requirements of the University of Sussex's graduation events, which include bespoke staging, catering, and various facilities for VIPs and graduates, businesses with experience in handling high-capacity events and providing comprehensive event support would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such contracts could enhance a company's portfolio and open avenues for further opportunities in the education and public event sectors.

## Notice

The University of Sussex runs two graduation sessions per year one in January (Winter) and one in July (Summer) and each event will comprise of a number of graduation ceremonies (9 for Winter and 13 for Summer) with over 350 students per graduation ceremony and around which is the largest session. 13 thousand guests in the summer session The venue required will need to accommodate all the graduation requirements including a bespoke stage and set, welcome space, large registration area, drinks and catering areas, syndicate rooms for graduate robing, photography, crew, VIPs guests and staff areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58939af2-3174-4b96-a849-5bfeaec5c7ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2025 - 26 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BRIGHTON CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58939af2-3174-4b96-a849-5bfeaec5c7ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58939af2-3174-4b96-a849-5bfeaec5c7ce
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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