---
title: "Graduation Ceremony Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a25"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# Graduation Ceremony Hire

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a25

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## Summary

This public procurement process was undertaken by The Open University, a sub-central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Graduation Ceremony Hire," involves hiring Symphony Hall in Birmingham for a graduation ceremony on 16th October 2027. The procurement was completed with a direct method, running below the threshold without competition, and reached the award stage on 13th March 2026. B:Music (Enterprises) Ltd was selected as the supplier for service provision in the event services category. The contract was signed on 15th December 2025, valued at £37,900 excluding VAT, and £45,480 including VAT, with the service period spanning from 15th December 2025 to 16th October 2027.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those with the capability to handle large-scale functions such as graduation ceremonies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those located in or around Birmingham, can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and drive growth by catering to prestigious institutions like The Open University. As the tender was awarded via a direct procurement process, businesses that can offer unique services or venues may be well-positioned for similar opportunities in future engagements with educational or government bodies.

## Notice

Hire of Symphony Hall, Birmingham on 16 Oct 2027 for OU graduation ceremony

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023111-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 16 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,900 |

## 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 | B:MUSIC (ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 15:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023111-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023111-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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