Tender

Holland Park Winter Events

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for the "Holland Park Winter Events" project. This opportunity falls under the event services industry category, specifically focusing on planning, managing, and operating seasonal winter events. The events are set to take place within a designated area of Holland Park in London, running for up to 30 days between November and January. Key details include an open procurement method, with a tender period ending on 23 January 2026, and enquiries closing by 12 January 2026. The contract is substantial, with a gross value of £4,250,000 and structured over a five-year term, with the possibility of extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, infrastructure provision, and sustainable solutions. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive event management plans and ensuring minimal disruption to normal park use would be well-suited to compete. This project is particularly favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria. Participation in this tender not only offers potential revenue but also the chance to establish a strong working relationship with a prominent London borough, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Event-services./7865FBTGG8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7865FBTGG8

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).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082516-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
Daniel Rinn
Contact Email
procurement@rbkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7361 3000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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