---
title: "Graduation Venue 2026 & 2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dada"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
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# Graduation Venue 2026 & 2027

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dada

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has completed a procurement process for the hire of the Brighton Centre as a venue for its graduation ceremonies in the winter and summer of 2026 and 2027. The contract, awarded to Brighton & Hove City Council, falls under the services industry category, specifically event services, and is set within the UKJ2 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed a direct method below the threshold, executed without competition, under a special light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £357,600, was signed on 5th November 2025, with the contract period spanning from 6th November 2025 to 6th August 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the event management and service provision sectors, particularly those equipped to manage large-scale events. Although the contract has already been awarded, similar opportunities may arise in future procurement processes by the University of Sussex, offering potential growth for companies that can provide relevant services or have the capability to host large events. As a sub-central public authority, the University of Sussex may continue to seek suppliers adept in delivering high-quality services for educational institutions and large audiences.

## Notice

Hire of the Brighton Centre for graduation ceremonies Winter / Summer 2026 & 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071224-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2025 - 6 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £357,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | FALMER, 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 | BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 12:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071224-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071224-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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