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Tender: Venue Hire, Services and Catering for BCU Graduation Ceremonies (July 2028–Jan 2033) within 7.5-mile Radius of Campus B4 7BD

Released 5 months ago

Closed17 Jul 2026

Est. valueEstimate£45K to £95K

LocationWest Midlands

AgencyBirmingham City University

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryEducation & Training

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 17 July 2026

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BCU is seeking a supplier for venue hire, associated services and catering for its graduation ceremonies taking place from July 2028 through January 2033. Ceremonies are held twice a year in January and July, with January hosting 9 ceremonies over 3 days and July hosting 15 ceremonies over 5 days. Each ceremony will have up to 620 students graduating with 2 guests per student, and the contract must provide catering for BCU staff, graduates and guests. The selected venue must be located within a 7.5-mile radius of the city centre campus at postcode B4 7BD.

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