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Horse Provision fy 2026/27

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM

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16 Jan 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Armouries Museum, operating as a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Horse Provision FY 2026/27" contract, aimed at facilitating equestrian displays such as the Easter Tournament 2026 and Summer of Genghis Khan shows in Leeds, United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award and contract stages on 16th January 2026, with services provided by Atkinson Action Horses. The primary industry category involved is performance entertainment services, and the contract is valued at £82,128.80 plus VAT, with the potential for extension to cover similar needs during the Easter Tournament 2027. The procurement method followed was below threshold and unspecified, and the contract period extends from 7th January 2026 to 31st August 2026, with a possible extension to 30th April 2027.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses specialising in equestrian services and performance entertainment to engage with central government projects, thus fostering business growth in these niche markets. SMEs focusing on animal provision and performance coordination, particularly those with experience in handling equestrian display requirements, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. Engaging in these government contracts can enhance business visibility and credibility, offering a platform to showcase expertise on significant public stages. Businesses positioned in regions like Yorkshire could particularly benefit due to the proximity to the project location in Leeds.

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Notice Title

Horse Provision fy 2026/27

Notice Description

Provision of horses for equestrian display during financial year 2026/27. This includes the Easter Tournament 2026 and Summer of Genghis Khan shows 2026 with possibility of extension for the Easter Tournament in 2027. Total contract value including extension is PS82 128.80 +VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06079d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003881-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,128 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@armouries.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS10 1LT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSON ACTION HORSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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