---
title: "Graduation Ceremony Venue Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061614"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-04"
---

# Graduation Ceremony Venue Hire

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061614

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Open University involved the hiring of a venue for its graduation ceremony. This project, titled "Graduation Ceremony Venue Hire," falls under the services industry category and was executed using a direct procurement method without competition. The specific venue hired was The Bridgewater Hall, located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The event was scheduled for 11th November 2025, with the contract already awarded and active, signifying completion. Relevant documentation, complying with the legal basis set by the UK Public General Acts, was published on 4th February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in event services, particularly those capable of providing large-scale venue accommodations. While this contract was secured by The Bridgewater Hall, it emphasizes the potential for similar businesses to engage with public authorities like The Open University, which routinely requires facilities for major institutional events. Companies specialising in event organisation, venue provision, and ancillary services may find opportunities to akin contracts beneficial for fostering growth and expanding business portfolios within the public sector.

## Notice

Hire of Bridgewater Hall for 11th November 2025 graduation ceremony

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009748-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,014 |

## 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 BRIDGEWATER HALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 09:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009748-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009748-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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