---
title: "BM26AB Graduation Venue Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ee07"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-03-17"
---

# BM26AB Graduation Venue Hire

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ee07

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## Summary

The Open University has completed the procurement process for the BM26AB Graduation Venue Hire, specifically targeting the venue for their graduation ceremony scheduled on 9th May 2026. This falls under the services industry category and is related to event services. The contract was awarded to The National Exhibition Centre located in Birmingham, UK. The process was conducted using a direct procurement method below threshold without competition, and the contract was signed on 25th February 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the events and venue management sector, particularly those able to offer large venues for significant public gatherings. Given the nature of the procurement method, businesses with pre-established relationships or those capable of fulfilling direct awards efficiently are well-suited to compete in such engagements. This opportunity underscores the importance of networking and maintaining a strong portfolio in the events services industry.

## Notice

Venue for OU Graduation Ceremony on the 9th May 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009724-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2026 - 9 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2025 at 15:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009724-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009724-2025
  17th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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