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Royal Albert Hall Hire 2026 & 2027

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 May 2025 at 21:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by the Ministry of Defence involved the award of a contract for the hire of the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music events in 2026 and 2027. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically cultural event organisation services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the competition threshold, in line with a light-touch regime. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract being active from 13th May 2025 to 30th April 2027. The main activities will take place in London, United Kingdom, with a gross contract value of £222,000.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in event management and cultural services. Although the procurement method was direct, such contracts can inspire similar opportunities for other large-scale venues and suppliers looking to connect with public sector clients like the Ministry of Defence. Companies with expertise in high-profile cultural events and a capacity to deliver exceptional service in prominent settings would find themselves well-suited to engage in future contracts of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Royal Albert Hall Hire 2026 & 2027

Notice Description

Hire of the Royal Albert Hall to host the Mountbatten Festival of Music in 2026 and 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05262c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027449-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORPORATION OF HALL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES T/A ROYAL ALBERT HALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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