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Audio Visual support for Performance Learning Exchange (PLx) - UK Sport's annual learning and development conference

THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL

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Award

21 Nov 2025 at 12:04

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17 Sep 2025 at 08:24

Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Audio Visual support for the Performance Learning Exchange (PLx), UK Sport's annual learning and development conference, was conducted by The United Kingdom Sports Council. The event is scheduled from 1st to 3rd December 2025 at the Queens Hotel in Leeds, involving diverse high-performance sports personnel. The procurement is within the services industry category and was carried out as an open competition below threshold, with a complete award status and contract signed on 20th November 2025. The buyer's address is located at 10 South Colonnade, London, and the event is a significant gathering for exploring critical sports performance topics.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in audio-visual services, event management, and support. With a focus on providing world-class audio-visual equipment and support for a major sports conference, businesses that can demonstrate previous experience in managing similar events, offer innovative solutions, and can cater to diverse technical requirements would be well-suited for such an opportunity. The emphasis on sustainability and social value further allows businesses to showcase their commitment to environmental and equity-driven impact, fostering long-term business relationships and growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Audio Visual support for Performance Learning Exchange (PLx) - UK Sport's annual learning and development conference

Notice Description

Performance Learning Exchange (PLx) is UK Sport's annual event which provides the opportunity for 300-400 individuals working within the High-Performance environment (Chairs, CEOs, Performance Directors, Managers, Coaches, Sports Science and Medicine personnel) with the opportunity to explore and discuss topics and themes relevant to the system through thought-provoking sessions delivered by experts from inside and outside of sport. It also offers the chance for the system to come together and share thoughts, experiences and world leading practice in the lead up to the winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. UK Sport now invites Tenders for the provision of Audio Visual, Design and support at PLx, a 3 day event, taking place from Monday 1st December - Wednesday 3rd December at the Queens Hotel in Leeds. The PLx schedule will typically consist of a mix of keynote sessions with all delegates in a main plenary room and elective sessions which run concurrently. Generally, 4 sessions run at the same time and the use of up to 4 rooms, and the related AV equipment/technicians, is a necessity. These sessions vary in style from lecture style presentation to hands-on workshops where delegates are encouraged to work with one another and share their knowledge and experiences. The 4 rooms we will use at The Queens Hotel are The Queens Ballroom Palm Court John Charles Suite Ark Royal A brief outline of the standard equipment is listed below. Please note this does not include details of other required equipment such as mixing desks, monitor screens etc., as we would like to hear your thoughts on what would be necessary to deliver a World Class Event at The Queens Hotel. The only addition area to the below details is around video recording. We would like to have the facility to record keynote addresses & sessions, in order to create video montages. The Queens Ballroom Staging (to seat 4-5 + interviewer and must allow enough space for 280 - 300 cabaret seating) Backdrop to staging (exact details to be discussed) Projector(s) & or screen(s) Lectern PA system (to include all speakers, lectern mic, lapel mics (up to 6) and hand held mics Lighting Syndicate Rooms (Palm Court, John Charles Suite, Ark Royal) Staging Lectern PA system including lapel mics, hand held mics) Projector & or Screen Please note all staging should be wheelchair accessible. Outline / Example Agenda Sunday 30 November 14.00 - Ballroom booked for set up Monday 1 December - Chair & CEO event and Coaches event 10.00 - 17.00 Chair and CEO event taking place in the Palm Court and John Charles Suite Coaches event taking place in the Ballroom and Ark Royal Tuesday 2 December - PLx 09.00 - 10.00 - Conference Registration 10.00 - 11.00 - Opening and Keynote 11.00 - 12.30 - Workshops 12.30 - 14.00 - Lunch 14.00 - 15.00 - Keynote 15.00 - 16.30 - Workshops 18.00 - 19.00 - Drinks reception 19.00 - 22.00 - Dinner and PLx Awards Evening Wednesday 3 December - PLx 08.30 - 09.30 - Workshops 09.30 - 10.30 - Keynote 11.00 - 12.30 - Workshops 12.30 - 13.30 - Keynote and Close

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05917c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075988-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,169 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 3 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

A V MATRIX

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