---
title: "Graduation Ceremony"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051267"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-05-13"
---

# Graduation Ceremony

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051267

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, aimed at securing a venue for their Graduation Ceremony, has reached the award stage. This tender, titled "Graduation Ceremony," falls under the services industry category, specifically "Event services." The Barbican Centre in London has been identified as the supplier for this direct procurement, which was conducted below the competitive threshold. The contract, active from 19 September 2025 to 20 September 2025, has an overall value of £11,281,260. The procurement method employed was a direct award without competition, adhering to the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and venue provision, particularly those located in or willing to operate within the Milton Keynes area. Service providers can benefit from partnerships with educational institutions like The Open University, potentially leading to repeat engagements and long-term collaborations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in managing large-scale public events could find this contract particularly lucrative, given its substantial value and the prestige associated with working alongside a reputable academic institution. Such contracts can help businesses enhance their portfolios and expand their market reach in the educational and public sector events segment.

## Notice

Open University Graduation Ceremony Venue

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020989-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,281,260 |

## 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 BARBICAN CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 15:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020989-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020989-2025
  13th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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