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    ContractsVenue Hire for Graduation Ceremonies 2028-2033
    Closed contract

    Venue Hire for Graduation Ceremonies 2028-2033

    Tender closed
    17 Jul 2026
    15 weeks ago

    Secure a venue within 7.5 miles of Birmingham city centre to host up to 24 graduation ceremonies annually (2028-2033) with catering and event services for up to 2,480 attendees per ceremony.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 15 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Tender closed
    17 Jul 2026
    15 weeks ago
    Tender deadline passed on 17 Jul 2026.

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    • Contract value
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    • Tender closed
      17 Jul 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

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    Closed

    Tender closed on 17 Jul 2026. Awaiting award.

    15 Jun 2026Today17 Jul 2026

    Brief

    Birmingham City University seeks a venue partner for graduation ceremonies held twice yearly (January and July) from 2028 to 2033. January ceremonies comprise 9 events over 3 days, while July ceremonies comprise 15 events over 5 days. Each ceremony accommodates up to 620 graduates plus 2 guests per student, totaling potential audiences of up to 2,480 attendees per ceremony. The selected venue must be located within 7.5 miles of Birmingham City University's city centre campus (postcode B4 7BD). The contract scope includes: venue hire, event setup and management services, and full catering provision for BCU staff, graduates, and guests. Suppliers should have experience managing large-scale ceremonial events and demonstrated capability to deliver consistent, high-quality service across multiple events annually.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06b49d

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