This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 14:11

TenderCancellation

10 Mar 2026 at 17:13

Award

25 Feb 2026 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, based in London, is managing a public procurement process for the "JSaRC S&P Event Management 2027 - 2031" project, involving event management services for Security and Policing events across the UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically fair and exhibition organisation services. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to ADS Group. The process followed a direct procurement method, classified as being below threshold without competition. The contract period is scheduled from 25th June 2026 to 19th May 2031, with the formal award date recorded as 20th May 2026. Although the earlier iteration of this tender was cancelled on 10th March 2026, a new contract was issued and completed.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in event management, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale security and policing events. While the procurement was conducted directly and not opened to wider competition, businesses within this niche market that are well-versed in providing comprehensive event management services may find similar opportunities valuable for enhancing their portfolios. Moreover, businesses able to operate across the United Kingdom and capable of offering specialised services tailored to the public sector's needs will be particularly well-suited to compete in these growing sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

JSaRC S&P Event Management 2027 - 2031

Notice Description

Event management services required for the Security and Policing events 2027-2031.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059520-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 19 May 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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