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Event venue hire

WILTON PARK

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23 Mar 2026 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Wilton Park, a central government public authority, has been completed for the hire of an event venue. This contract, titled "Event venue hire," falls under the services category, specifically within hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services. It involved direct procurement, carried out below the competition threshold, and was awarded to Royal Overseas League, a large-scale supplier based in London. The venue hire took place on 21st October 2025, with the contract signed prior on 28th September 2025. The contract is valued at £11,233.32 net. It is geographically situated in the United Kingdom and represents a simplified procurement method that did not require competition, offering streamlined contractual completion.

This tender presents opportunities for event management businesses and venue owners who provide services within the hospitality sector. Given the nature of direct procurement and lack of competition, similar future opportunities in the public sector could be attractive for businesses aiming for quick engagements with government bodies. Companies with established reputations and aptitudes for unique venue offerings or logistical capabilities in managing event locations might find prospects for growth by leveraging such streamlined opportunities. While the tender is completed, understanding its structure may enable businesses to identify and pursue similar opportunities that can enhance their portfolio within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Event venue hire

Notice Description

External event venue hire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026473-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,233 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTON PARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEYNING
Postcode
BN44 3DZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Horsham
Electoral Ward
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL OVERSEAS LEAGUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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