This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

22 Sep 2025 at 10:28

Tender

08 May 2025 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "BLC 0252 Event Accommodation and Conferencing Services" was initiated by the Metropolitan Police in collaboration with Bluelight Commercial. This process, categorised under the services industry, aimed to secure event, accommodation, and conferencing services in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was open, adhering to the Open procedure, and was initially in the tender stage with submissions allowed electronically until 12th June 2025. Although originally scheduled, the award was subsequently cancelled on 19th September 2025, followed by an official tender cancellation notice published on 22nd September 2025.

This tender represented a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in hotel meeting and conference services, with a contract value estimate reaching £2,400,000. It was particularly suitable for enterprises focusing on delivering high-quality services and competitive pricing, as the award criteria weighted technical quality at 60% and price at 30%. Despite its cancellation, similar future opportunities may arise, encouraging businesses in the hospitality sector to prepare for upcoming tenders that require a solid track record in event management and accommodation provision.

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Notice Title

BLC 0252 Event Accommodation and Conferencing Services

Notice Description

Event, Accommodation and Conferencing Services during 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050eb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058376-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 May 2028 - 16 Jul 2028 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Metropolitan Police
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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