Tender

Provision of Alternate Venues for Greater Lonon

RESERVE FORCES' AND CADETS' ASSOCIATIONS OF GREATER LONDON

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Tender

11 Mar 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations of Greater London has issued a tender titled "Provision of Alternate Venues for Greater London" in the services category. The contract involves hiring out reserve centres and cadet units in Greater London for non-military purposes. The tender is currently in the selective procurement stage under competitive dialogue. The tender deadline is 12th April 2024. The total contract value is £1,000,000 GBP with a contract renewal option subject to competitive tendering.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses that provide lettings services similar to those offered by Alternate Venues London (AVL). Suitable businesses include event management companies, venue rental agencies, and organisations that support reserve forces and cadets. The contracting authority is looking for suppliers who can meet the suitability and technical selection criteria specified in the tender documents. Businesses interested in this opportunity can find more details on the Delta eSourcing portal.

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Notice Title

Provision of Alternate Venues for Greater Lonon

Notice Description

Alternative Venues London (AVL) is the name of the commercial lettings department which hires out Reserve Centres and Cadet units for non-military purposes. Within Greater London there are 46 Reserve Forces Centres and 70 Cadet units available for hire, for up to seven days a week and most have secure parking. Meetings and conferences can be for as few as ten to as many as 150. Dinner dances for 200 are possible in some locations. A key role is the provision of training facilities - both educational and physical - and Drill Halls lend themselves perfectly to this requirement. We have also provided locations for weddings, receptions, examinations, theatre and film rehearsals, product launches, exhibitions, auctions and fashion shows complete with catwalk. Income generated from this rental activity is reinvested into supporting London's Reserves and Cadets. We wish to engage with organisations who may provide lettings services similar to those currently being provided by Alternate Venues

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of hiring out of reserve centres and cadet units for non-military purposes for the Greater London Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations. Alternative Venues London (AVL; URL: www.alternativevenues.co.uk) is the name of the commercial lettings department which hires out Reserve Centres and Cadet units for non-military purposes. Within Greater London there are 46 Reserve Forces Centres and 70 Cadet units available for hire, for up to seven days a week and most have secure parking. Meetings and conferences can be for as few as ten to as many as 150. Dinner dances for 200 are possible in some locations. A key role is the provision of training facilities - both educational and physical - and Drill Halls lend themselves perfectly to this requirement. We have also provided locations for weddings, receptions, examinations, theatre and film rehearsals, product launches, exhibitions, auctions and fashion shows complete with catwalk. Income generated from this rental activity is reinvested into supporting London's Reserves and Cadets. We wish to engage with organisations who may provide lettings services similar to those currently being provided by Alternate Venues London (AVL). Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B4C57BGF7T

Renewal: subject to competitive tender in order to demonstrate VfM

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044735
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007659-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RESERVE FORCES' AND CADETS' ASSOCIATIONS OF GREATER LONDON
Contact Name
FAO Commercial
Contact Email
co-commercialteam@rfca.mod.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2073844674

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW6 3JS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Palace & Hurlingham
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

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