Open tenders / Events, arts & leisure
Planned procurement · Notice 087488-2026
Graduation venue 2028 – 2032
- Value
- Value not stated
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- South East
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 1 Nov 2027 – 1 Sep 2030
In plain English
The University of Sussex is asking venues and suppliers for early feedback on its need for a graduation ceremony venue covering 2028 to 2032, with a contract period running from November 2027 to August 2030. This is an information-gathering exercise only, not a competition, and no contract will be awarded from it.
Good fit for: Large event venues and event services firms able to host graduation ceremonies, likely in or near Sussex.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
The University of Sussex (“Sussexˮ) is inviting expressions of interest for its upcoming requirement for a Graduation Venue 2028 – 2032. The purpose of this engagement is for Sussex to gauge potential interest and obtain information from the market which will help inform and shape its service requirements. Through this process suppliers can provide feedback on certain aspects of the service. It is hoped that this exercise may bring to light opportunities and new ways of working for Sussex. Engagement via this document nor any associated Preliminary Market Engagement Notice does not constitute a call for competition. No contract or offer of award will be made following participation in this engagement and any information is given entirely in good faith and liable to change.
What happens next
This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. Read the official notice for the details.
Procedure: not stated. Published 15 Sep 2026.
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