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The Provision of Venue Hire for Police Command Training Courses

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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28 Jul 2025 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of venue hire for Police Command Training Courses has been completed. The buying organisation, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, facilitated a direct award to COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED, trading as The Venues Collection, for this service. Under the industry category "Hotel accommodation services" and "Hotel meeting and conference services," the venue is located in Northamptonshire, England, with a postal code NN6 8BD. The tender process followed a single tender action below threshold, with the contract period set to commence on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2026. The award date was 28th July 2025, with a contract value of £65,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the hospitality sector, particularly those specialising in venue hire and conference services. Businesses with expertise in providing dynamic and adaptable venues for professional training and conference facilities are well-suited to explore similar opportunities with public sector entities. The contract is favourable for SMEs, as there are no additional requirements for VCSE participation. The successful party in this case, a large-scale organisation, showcases that entities with a substantial presence and experience in large contracts can also leverage this type of opportunity to expand their reach within public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Venue Hire for Police Command Training Courses

Notice Description

The provision of venue hire for Police Command Training courses - direct award to The Venues Collection - Sedgebrook Hall.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a0d65cc-7eb1-41fe-a8f2-5df29ca944c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d746b32-38a8-46c7-a395-fee3c9f8357e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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