---
title: "OU Graduation Ceremony"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0600e6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-01-07"
---

# OU Graduation Ceremony

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0600e6

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## Summary

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, recently awarded a contract for services related to the "OU Graduation Ceremony". The tender process has reached the 'Award' stage, and the contract was signed on 1st September 2025. Direct procurement was utilised, classified as below threshold and without competition. The main procurement category is event services (CPV code 79952000), with a contract duration for the event scheduled on 26th September 2025. The total gross value of the contract is £30,188, involving venue hire services by ASM Global York Barbican, situated in York.

This award presents opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and related services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive venue hire and event management solutions might find similar tenders particularly advantageous for growth. The involvement of a reputable institution like The Open University enhances the prestige and visibility associated with such projects, attracting firms with expertise in hosting large-scale events. Businesses within or close to the UKJ12 region, and those with experience in handling educational institution events, should consider such opportunities to expand their portfolio and client base.

## Notice

OU Graduation Cermony and Venue Hire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001031-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,156 |

## 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 | ASM GLOBAL YORK BARBICAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 12:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001031-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001031-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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