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Pangdean Venue

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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05 Aug 2026 at 13:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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05 Aug 2026 at 13:39

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex awarded a contract to Pangdean Farm for organising the Long Service and Chief Constable Commendation Ceremonies. The contract involves using the Pangdean Barn venue, offering exclusive use to maintain privacy and security for attendees over a four-year period, starting from 5th August 2026 and ending on 20th July 2030. This procurement process, carried out via direct award, was finalised under the 2023 legal framework for a total contract value of £156,000. The procurement falls under the services category and is registered as below the competition threshold, reflecting a complete status in Lewes, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event planning and venue management, particularly those capable of handling high-profile and secure events. Although the contract has been awarded to Pangdean Farm, similar tenders in the future could benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide specialised services in seminar organisation. Businesses with expertise in exclusive venue provision and with experience handling events for government entities could find such opportunities lucrative for growth and expansion in the public sector service industry.

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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 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
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)
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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