---
title: "OU Graduation Ceremony"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06081d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-01-16"
---

# OU Graduation Ceremony

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06081d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "OU Graduation Ceremony" has been completed by The Open University, a public authority under sub-central government in the United Kingdom. The tender involved securing venue hire services for graduation ceremonies to be held in London, specifically at the Barbican Centre, in spring 2026. This procurement was managed using a direct procurement method, classified as below-threshold without competition. The contract associated with this award was signed on 18th December 2025, and the event is scheduled for 28th March 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, and the main procurement category is services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the event services sector. Although this particular procurement was closed without competition, similar future procurements by educational institutions like The Open University can be lucrative, especially for companies experienced in managing large-scale events and venues. Businesses with a strong logistical framework capable of serving high-profile clients would be well-suited to win such contracts, enhancing their portfolio and potential for further growth in the event management and venue hire industry. The Barbican Centre, as the contracted supplier, illustrates the type of established venue provider that aligns with the requirements of this tender.

## Notice

Venue Hire for London based ceremonies in spring 2026 (Barbican Centre)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004103-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,923 |

## 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

- 16 Jan 2026 at 18:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004103-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004103-2026
  16th 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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