Planning

The Royal Parks Half Marathon

TRP TRADING COMPANY LIMITED

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Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 12:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves TRP Trading Company Limited, acting on behalf of The Royal Parks, to engage an Event Service Provider for The Royal Parks Half Marathon. This initiative is classified within the services category with a CPV code of 79952000, indicating it pertains to event services. Located in London, United Kingdom, the procurement is currently in the planning stage with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 12th February 2026. Bidders are required to respond to the market engagement questionnaire by 2nd March 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 31st March 2027 and conclude on 31st December 2032.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for event management firms skilled in large-scale sporting events. With a projected budget of £11,000,000 GBP, the procurement requires competent providers capable of demonstrating expertise in delivering exceptional event services. Businesses adept in logistics, crowd management, and innovative event technologies will find this contract suitable to their capabilities. Moreover, companies with experience in managing events within a 'light touch' regime are likely to be well-positioned to meet the requirements set forth by The Royal Parks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Royal Parks Half Marathon

Notice Description

The Royal Parks is seeking to appoint an Event Service Provider to assist with the delivery of The Royal Parks Half Marathon For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Event-services./84QYNT8H62 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/84QYNT8H62

Planning Information

The Royal Parks are looking to engage and would like to invite potential bidders to complete this questionnaire, as per the information provided in the Preliminary Market Engagement. In order to maximise the effectiveness of this Market Consultation exercise, please provide as much information as possible. Questionnaires must be submitted, via the Delta online portal by: 12:00 hours on Monday, 02.03.2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ee1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012828-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2027 - 31 Dec 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRP TRADING COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Danny Forrest
Contact Email
procurement@royalparks.org.uk
Contact Phone
03000612000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 2UH
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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