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title: "BR28AB Venue Hire (Brighton Centre)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06caf6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# BR28AB Venue Hire (Brighton Centre)

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06caf6

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## Summary

The recent procurement process led by The Open University involves a contract for "BR28AB Venue Hire (Brighton Centre)" to host its Degree Ceremony on 7th October 2028. Designated under the industry category of "Miscellaneous business and business-related services," the procurement process falls under a "Below threshold - unknown" method, indicating a smaller-scale tender with specific criteria. The main location for the service is Brighton, as facilitated by Brighton and Hove City Council, who serves as the supplier. The key procurement stages have been completed as of 14th July 2026, with the contract being active and signed on 20th March 2026. The contract's gross value is £31,140, but the net amount is £25,950, making it a viable opportunity within the threshold bounds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in venue hire and event services, particularly those with expertise in handling large-scale events such as graduation ceremonies. With Brighton and Hove City Council being a large-scale supplier, enterprises with experience in public authority contracts or connections within the Brighton and Hove region will find opportunities for collaboration. The procurement underlines growth potential by leveraging the reputation and visibility linked to The Open University's formal events. Such projects are well-suited for businesses focusing on service quality and efficient delivery, particularly within the public sector framework.

## Notice

BR28AB Venue Hire (Brighton Centre) for the Open University Degree Ceremony 07/10/28.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066273-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2028 - 7 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,950 |

## 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 AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 13:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066273-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066273-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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