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Hire of the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Jul 2021 at 21:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is seeking to hire the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music, an annual event set to take place in 2022 and 2023. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having been completed on 25th July 2021. This service falls under the category of theatrical entertainment services (CPV code: 92312100) and is being procured through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, due to the unique characteristics of the venue and event.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the arts and entertainment sector, especially those with experience in planning or executing large-scale events and performances. Companies that specialise in venue management, event coordination, or artistic direction would be particularly well-suited to leverage this opportunity. The awarded contract, valued at £144,000, may also open avenues for subcontracting, allowing smaller firms to engage in fulfilling specific requirements of the project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hire of the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music

Notice Description

Hire of the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hire of the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music

Procurement Information

The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a 2 year contract to The Corporation of the Hall of Arts and Sciences ("The Royal Albert Hall") for the hire of the Royal Albert Hall to host the Mountbatten Music Festival in 2022 and 2023. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to regulation 32(2)(b)(i) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Article 32(2)(b)(i) of Directive 2014/24/EU) for the aim of the procurement is the creation or acquisition of a unique work of art or artistic performance. This is because the Mountbatten Music Festival is traditionally held in the Royal Albert Hall.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cc29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017595-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312100 - Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lee.culshaw100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
POTSMOUTH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CORPORATION OF THE HALL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Further Information

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