---
title: "Hire of the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cc29"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-07-25"
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# Hire of the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cc29

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is seeking to hire the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music, an annual event set to take place in 2022 and 2023. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having been completed on 25th July 2021. This service falls under the category of theatrical entertainment services (CPV code: 92312100) and is being procured through a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, due to the unique characteristics of the venue and event.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the arts and entertainment sector, especially those with experience in planning or executing large-scale events and performances. Companies that specialise in venue management, event coordination, or artistic direction would be particularly well-suited to leverage this opportunity. The awarded contract, valued at £144,000, may also open avenues for subcontracting, allowing smaller firms to engage in fulfilling specific requirements of the project.

## Notice

Hire of the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hire of the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music

### Procurement Information

The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a 2 year contract to The Corporation of the Hall of Arts and Sciences ("The Royal Albert Hall") for the hire of the Royal Albert Hall to host the Mountbatten Music Festival in 2022 and 2023. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to regulation 32(2)(b)(i) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Article 32(2)(b)(i) of Directive 2014/24/EU) for the aim of the procurement is the creation or acquisition of a unique work of art or artistic performance. This is because the Mountbatten Music Festival is traditionally held in the Royal Albert Hall.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017595-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | POTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CORPORATION OF THE HALL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312100 - Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2021 at 21:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017595-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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