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Hire of the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music (701576385)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Sep 2021 at 21:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is engaging in a procurement process to hire the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music. This contract, awarded using a limited procurement method, involves a total value of £148,480. The procurement, which is currently at the Award stage, was concluded on 17 August 2021. The event will take place in London, UK, and is classified under the CPV code 92312100, which pertains to entertainment services provided by theatrical producers, singer groups, bands, and orchestras.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the arts and entertainment sector, particularly those specialising in event management, production, or venue services. Competing firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could benefit by leveraging successful collaborations or creative inputs to enhance the festival experience, given that this contract was awarded specifically for hosting unique artistic performances at a prestigious venue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hire of the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music (701576385)

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, has awarded 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 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-02debb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022348-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£148,480 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CORPORATION OF THE HALL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Further Information

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