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Beating Retreat 2026 Seating

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

23 Jul 2026 at 09:54

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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31 Mar 2026 at 15:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD), based in Portsmouth, awarded a contract to FTF Worldwide Event Management Ltd for the provision of stands and associated services for the Beating Retreat 2026, performed by The Massed Bands of His Majesty’s Royal Marines. This contract falls under the event services category and was procured through a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was legally based on legislation 2023/54, with an active status confirmed on 31st March 2026. Although originally set to conclude with the event by 31st July 2026, the contract was terminated shortly after completion on 21st July 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs specialising in event management and logistics. Despite the direct procurement method used in this instance, understanding the requirements and specifics of this type of contract can help similar businesses position themselves for future opportunities, potentially leading to collaborations with government departments like the MoD. Companies capable of delivering services related to large-scale public events, especially those with experience in military or ceremonial events, would find this type of tender well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069556-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 months 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
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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