---
title: "OU Graduation Ceremony"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0529dc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-05-30"
---

# OU Graduation Ceremony

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0529dc

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## Summary

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, has completed the procurement process for organising its graduation ceremony. The title of the tender is "OU Graduation Ceremony" and falls under the industry category of event services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, resulting in a contract award to the supplier, International Convention Centre Wales, for services to be delivered in the region of UKJ12. The contract was signed on 12th May 2025, with services scheduled to take place on 25th September 2026.

This opportunity highlights potential business growth for organisations with expertise in event management and services. Large-scale enterprises in the services sector, particularly those with the capabilities to handle prestigious academic ceremonies, are well-suited to engage in similar tenders. Such contracts offer suppliers a chance to establish or strengthen their reputation within the higher education sector by delivering high-quality, carefully managed events.

## Notice

Graduation Ceremony for the Open University

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028834-2025 |
| 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 | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,162 |

## 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 | INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE WALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 13:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028834-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028834-2025
  30th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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