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title: "The Provision of Venue Hire for Police Command Training Courses"
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# The Provision of Venue Hire for Police Command Training Courses

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a0d65cc-7eb1-41fe-a8f2-5df29ca944c4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of venue hire for Police Command Training Courses has been completed. The buying organisation, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, facilitated a direct award to COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED, trading as The Venues Collection, for this service. Under the industry category "Hotel accommodation services" and "Hotel meeting and conference services," the venue is located in Northamptonshire, England, with a postal code NN6 8BD. The tender process followed a single tender action below threshold, with the contract period set to commence on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2026. The award date was 28th July 2025, with a contract value of £65,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the hospitality sector, particularly those specialising in venue hire and conference services. Businesses with expertise in providing dynamic and adaptable venues for professional training and conference facilities are well-suited to explore similar opportunities with public sector entities. The contract is favourable for SMEs, as there are no additional requirements for VCSE participation. The successful party in this case, a large-scale organisation, showcases that entities with a substantial presence and experience in large contracts can also leverage this type of opportunity to expand their reach within public sector partnerships.

## Notice

The provision of venue hire for Police Command Training courses - direct award to The Venues Collection - Sedgebrook Hall.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d746b32-38a8-46c7-a395-fee3c9f8357e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services
- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2025 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d746b32-38a8-46c7-a395-fee3c9f8357e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d746b32-38a8-46c7-a395-fee3c9f8357e
  28th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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