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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Sports Council has engaged in a direct award procurement process for hosting the Performance Learning Exchange (PLx), an annual learning and development event. The awarded contract involves the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, located in Birmingham, UK, which will host the event slated to accommodate 400 attendees from Olympic and Paralympic sports over three days from 30th November to 2nd December 2026. This process, categorised under "services" in the hotel accommodation and conference sector, has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 1st July 2026 for a gross value of GBP 231,930. The venue selection aligns with necessary timelines and venue capacity, offering both plenary sessions and breakout rooms, ensuring a centrally accessible location with excellent transport links.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, venue hire, and accommodation services, especially those capable of providing large-scale, accessible facilities. Companies within the hospitality and conference service industries may find the procurement model used—a direct award based on unique provider capabilities—encouraging towards developing bespoke services that meet niche requirements. As sole suppliers were deemed able to meet the event's needs under the Procurement Act 2023, businesses in similar sectors can strategically position themselves to benefit from such exclusive opportunities.

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Notice Title

PLx Venue Procurement

Notice Description

UK Sport requires a venue to host Performance Learning Exchange (PLx), UK Sports annual learning and development event. The venue must have space to accommodate 400 people from Olympic and Paralympic sport over 3 days in plenary sessions and a number of breakout rooms

Procurement Information

Hilton Birmingham Metropole meets the needs of all 3 days of PLx while offering good value compared to the other 4 venues. The dates of Monday 30 November to Wednesday 2 December align with the usual date window for PLx that UK Sport suggest is most suitable. The Hilton Birmingham Metropole is the only venue with availability in this week. The venue provides on site opportunities for other gatherings if required, rather than sourcing other venues. The last two PLx events have been delivered in the North of England (Manchester and Leeds), The Hilton Birmingham Metropole offers the opportunity to host the event in a central location ensuring those based in the south are not always impacted by travel. Strong national accessibility in a central location with excellent rail, road and airport links. All bedrooms are on site, supporting a cohesive event experience. Hilton Birmingham Metropole is fully accessible. Contracting directly with the venue rather than via a third party gives us the opportunity to have more control and work more closely with the venu

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b86c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073691-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£231,930 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£231,930 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2026 - 2 Dec 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HPREF METS BIRMINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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