---
title: "Graduation Ceremony Venue Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064ad8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-09"
---

# Graduation Ceremony Venue Hire

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064ad8

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Open University, involved the hiring of York Barbican for graduation ceremony venue services, classified under event services. The contract, titled "Graduation Ceremony Venue Hire," falls within the services industry category, specifically targeting event management. The procurement was managed through a direct method below threshold and without competition. Located in Milton Keynes, UK, the university sought services for two ceremonies to be held on 1 October 2026. The award stage was completed and formalised with a contract signed on 18 December 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those capable of facilitating large-scale, ceremonial events without requiring competitive tendering due to the direct procurement method. While the contract was awarded to Legends Global Services Limited, businesses with capabilities in managing prestigious events at well-known venues like the York Barbican are ideal contenders for similar future opportunities. The collaboration enhances a firm's profile and expands their portfolio within the higher education sector in the UK.

## Notice

Hire of York Barbican to hold two Open University ceremonies on 01 October 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011258-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,700 |

## 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 | LEGENDS GLOBAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 10:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011258-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011258-2026
  9th 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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