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Venue hire for external event

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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26 Feb 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority has completed the procurement process for venue hire for an external event, with a focus on hotel meeting and conference services. This initiative falls under the services category and was carried out in London, within the UKI region. The procurement stage reached completion, with key components such as contract signing commencing on 11 February 2026. The procurement process followed a limited competition method, classified as below threshold. The venue hire contract for this event runs from 12 February to 15 May 2026, offering a total gross value of £75,360. The award was issued to Victoria Park Plaza Operator Limited, located in London, signifying the culmination of this buying process.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses within the hotel and conference industry, particularly those proficient in hosting large-scale events, to explore partnership options for future undertakings. Establishments capable of offering comprehensive, high-quality venue and hospitality services will find this procurement process highly relevant for growth. Businesses aligned with similar service provisions may benefit from positioning themselves competitively should similar governmental procurement opportunities arise. This process zone highlights the importance of being attuned to government requirements for event logistics, fostering robust relationships with public authorities like the Financial Conduct Authority to secure future prospects.

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Notice Title

Venue hire for external event

Notice Description

Venue hire for external conference

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017311-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 15 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VICTORIA PARK PLAZA OPERATOR

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