Award

Holland Park Winter Events

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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Award

26 Mar 2026 at 11:06

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has awarded a contract for the Holland Park Winter Events. The procurement process commenced with an open competition, and has now reached the award stage as of 24th March 2026. SWG Events Limited, a small medium-sized enterprise based in Bristol, secured the contract valued at £4,250,000. The contract entails planning, management, and operation of seasonal events at Holland Park for up to 30 days between November and January, covering logistics, staffing, security, and sustainability measures. The contract period starts on 13th April 2026 with potential renewals extending to 2031. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly event services, and involves the delivery within the UKI33 region.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities for those in event management, logistics, staffing solutions, and infrastructure provision, particularly for SMEs interested in expanding their footprint in the public sector. With a focus on sustainability and minimal ecological disruption, firms with experience in low-impact event setups could thrive. Moreover, organisations that specialise in temporary facilities and security management are well-suited to compete, offering novel ideas in executing public events. Engagement with the buyer, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, provides the chance to enhance public sector portfolios, fostering business credibility and diversification.

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Notice Title

Holland Park Winter Events

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is seeking a contractor to deliver Winter Events in Holland Park. The contract covers planning, management, and operation of a seasonal event running for up to 30 days between November and January. The event will take place within a defined footprint of the park and must include a detailed Event Management Plan covering site layout, infrastructure, ticketing, marketing, and ecological considerations. The successful contractor will provide temporary facilities, staffing and security, sustainable power and water supply, and ensure minimal disruption to normal park use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This is a 5 year contract structured, with an initial 1 year term and 2 extension options of 2 years (1+2+2).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027790-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWG EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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