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title: "BR27AB Venue Hire (Brighton Centre)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cb0a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# BR27AB Venue Hire (Brighton Centre)

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cb0a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Open University as the buying organisation, seeking services for "BR27AB Venue Hire (Brighton Centre)" intended for a degree ceremony scheduled on 24 September 2027. The contracting process has progressed to the award stage, with completion recorded, under the industry category of various business services. The procurement activity was undertaken using a method below threshold, and the venue, Brighton Centre, is located in the UK region. The relevant award was signed on 20 March 2026, indicating an agreed contract value of GBP 25,950 for this one-day service event. The procurement is conducted under legal regulations as per the UK Public General Act 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in venue hire and management of large-scale events. Organisations with capabilities in providing comprehensive venue services, including logistics, seating arrangements, and possibly catering, stand to benefit. Businesses that already have a presence or operational capability in the UK are particularly well-suited to engage, especially those that can offer competitive pricing and demonstrate experience in handling similar events. The completion of this contract could serve as a significant endorsement for the supplier involved, Brighton and Hove City Council, expanding their portfolio in public sector services.

## Notice

BR27AB Venue Hire (Brighton Centre) for The Open University Degree Ceremony 24 Sept 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066306-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2027 - 24 Sep 2027 |
| 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 14:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066306-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066306-2026
  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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