---
title: "Venue Hire (Southbank Centre)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cd58"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-07-16"
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# Venue Hire (Southbank Centre)

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cd58

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## Summary

The Open University has awarded a contract titled "Venue Hire (Southbank Centre)" for its graduation event scheduled for 26th November 2026. This procurement, under the industry category of miscellaneous business and business-related services, involves the hiring of a venue at Southbank Centre, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has been completed with the award of the contract, and it is in the active stage. The contracting authority, categorised as a public authority - sub-central government, is based in Milton Keynes, UK. The procurement method was below threshold with details unspecified, and the contract period runs from 30th April 2026 to 29th April 2027, with the contract signed on 30th April 2026.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in venue services and associated logistical support to serve high-profile events such as university graduations. The awarded tender enhances business growth prospects, particularly for companies with the capacity to accommodate large-scale events within central London locations. Businesses that can provide comprehensive venue solutions, including amenities necessary for such prominent gatherings, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities. The collaboration with Southbank Centre, a large-scale supplier, highlights the importance of size and capability in successful participation in this sector.

## Notice

OU Graduation - Southbank Centre - 26th November 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067480-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,400 |

## 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 | SOUTHBANK CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 21:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067480-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067480-2026
  16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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