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Pangdean Venue

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2026 at 14:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Aug 2026 at 14:39

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex procured venue and seminar organisation services for Long Service and Chief Constable Commendation Ceremonies. Pangdean Barn in Brighton was selected as the preferred venue. The requirement is for exclusive use of the premises, to provide appropriate privacy, security and confidentiality for attendees and award recipients. The procurement is categorised as services, with the associated classification covering seminar organisation services (CPV 79951000). Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The single requirement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The venue arrangement is specific to ceremonial events rather than a general facilities-management or event-services programme, so relevant suppliers are those able to provide a secure, private and exclusive venue alongside suitable event-hosting arrangements.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through a direct award below the threshold without competition. Pangdean Farm was awarded the single lot on 5 August 2026, and the contract was signed on the same date. The contract runs from 5 August 2026 to 20 July 2030. Its value is £130,000 excluding VAT and £156,000 including VAT. The buyer’s stated rationale was that Pangdean Barn is the preferred venue and that exclusive use is essential for privacy, security and confidentiality. The published description states that years one and two are priced at £30,000 per year, and years three and four at £35,000 per year. The award is active and the contract is active.

This award demonstrates established demand from Sussex policing for a private venue capable of hosting formal recognition ceremonies over a multi-year period. A credible future competitor would need to offer exclusive use of suitable premises and be able to protect attendee and recipient privacy, security and confidentiality. Experience in seminar or ceremony organisation would be directly relevant, as would dependable arrangements for hosting official public-sector events. The requirement was assessed as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, indicating that a specialist venue or event-services business may be well placed to compete when the requirement returns to market. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate a venue and operating model that can support discreet, well-managed ceremonial events for the Commissioner.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pangdean Venue

Notice Description

A Direct Award route has been recommended as Pangdean Barn is the preferred venue for hosting the Long Service and Chief Constable Commendation Ceremonies. The venue provides exclusive use of the premises, which is essential to ensure appropriate levels of privacy, security, and confidentiality for attendees and award recipients. This is for 4 years - years 1&2 at PS30,000 and years 3&4 at PS35,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074256-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79951000 - Seminar organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Aug 2026 - 20 Jul 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Postcode Area
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)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pangdean Farm

Further Information

Notice Documents

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