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PLx Venue Hire

THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2025 at 16:08

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by The United Kingdom Sports Council, a central government public authority based in London, focused on securing a venue for the PLx event through the tender titled "PLx Venue Hire". This direct procurement, completed without competition as it fell below the threshold, pertained to the hotel services category. The chosen venue was required to meet specific criteria, including a capacity for 300 attendees, available workshop rooms, proximity to accommodation, and accessibility to public transport to align with carbon emissions goals. The awarded contract to Pandox Leeds City Centre Limited spans from 1st July to 31st December 2025, with a gross value of £125,435. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, and the contract signature is anticipated by 30th June 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies within the hospitality industry, such as venue providers with sufficient capacity and suitable amenities for large-scale meetings and workshops. Businesses located near public transportation hubs with accommodation options on-site or nearby can leverage this opportunity to establish connections within the high-performance sports community. The demand for eco-friendly transportation solutions also encourages venues that support sustainable practices, making this tender particularly appealing to such environmentally-conscious businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLx Venue Hire

Notice Description

PLx provides a unique performance-focused opportunity to build system connections, engage in timely development and enhance future understanding within and across the high-performance community. The following criteria were checked against when selecting a venue for PLx: - 300 person meeting capacity - Suitable rooms for workshops - Onsite/walkable accommodation - Public transport hubs within walking distance - Dates suitable These criteria are reflective of the demands of hosting the event as well as aligned to the carbon emissions target to encourage the use of public transport where possible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055487
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035545-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,529 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uksport.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PANDOX LEEDS CITY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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