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Beating Retreat 2026 Seating

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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31 Mar 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

In this procurement process, the Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract to FTF Worldwide Event Management Ltd for the provision of seating stands and associated enablers for the Beating Retreat 2026 event, performed by The Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines. The contract falls within the services sector, specifically classified under event services, and was executed through a direct procurement method, indicating a below-threshold contract without competition. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 31st March 2026 and set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st July 2026.

This tender offers unique business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in event management and services. As the procurement method was direct and without competition, this scenario often favours established relationships and companies with demonstrated expertise and capacity to deliver specific event services. Businesses adept at handling logistics, event setup, and support in similar locations within the United Kingdom will be well-positioned to compete in such niches, potentially fostering beneficial and long-term collaborations with central government authorities like the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Beating Retreat 2026 Seating

Notice Description

The requirement is to hire stands and associated enablers from FTF Worldwide Event Management for Beating Retreat 2026 performed by The Mased Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029953-2026
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,322 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FTF WORLDWIDE EVENT MANAGEMENT

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