---
title: "Graduation ceremony Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067544"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-26"
---

# Graduation ceremony Hire

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067544

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## Summary

The Open University has completed the procurement process for hiring Symphony Hall in Birmingham to host its graduation ceremony scheduled for 21 May 2027. The contracting process falls under the services category, and was executed using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, classifying it as complete. The Open University, a public authority part of the sub-central government sector, is the buying organisation involved, with operations centred in Milton Keynes. This award stage process was formalised on 16 January 2026, when the contract was signed at a value of £37,900 net, grossing £45,480.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in event services, particularly those with capabilities in venue hire management, due to its comprehensive logistics requirements. B:Music (Enterprises) Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Birmingham, successfully secured the contract, illustrating the potential for similar business ventures in the United Kingdom to engage with public authorities in delivering event-related services. Organisations with expertise in event planning and management in the region would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities, given the direct procurement approach that favours qualified local suppliers for sub-threshold contracts.

## Notice

Hire of Symphony Hall, Birmingham on 21 May 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/027978-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2026 - 21 May 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

- 26 Mar 2026 at 14:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027978-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027978-2026
  26th 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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