---
title: "October 2025 Brighton Dome Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0615af"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-03"
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# October 2025 Brighton Dome Hire

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0615af

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "October 2025 Brighton Dome Hire" was conducted by THE OPEN UNIVERSITY, a public authority under sub-central government located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The tender involved the hire of the Brighton Dome to hold two ceremonies on 10 October 2025, falling under the services industry category, specifically event services. The procurement was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, resulting in the awarding of the contract on 10 October 2025. The contract has been completed and details were published on 3 February 2026.

This contract creates opportunities for businesses specialising in venue hire and event management services, particularly those based in or near Brighton. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) similar to BRIGHTON DOME AND FESTIVAL (TRADING) LTD, the awarded supplier, could find such opportunities profitable, especially with a focus on providing specialised event services to educational institutions and similar organisations. The direct procurement method indicates that suppliers with existing relationships with buyers or those able to deliver specific niche services swiftly may gain advantages in similar processes.

## Notice

Hire of Brighton Dome to hold two Open University ceremonies on 10 October 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009592-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,237 |

## 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 | BRIGHTON DOME AND FESTIVAL (TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 16:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009592-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009592-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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