---
title: "Hire of the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music (701576385)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02debb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-09-08"
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# Hire of the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music (701576385)

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

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is engaging in a procurement process to hire the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music. This contract, awarded using a limited procurement method, involves a total value of £148,480. The procurement, which is currently at the Award stage, was concluded on 17 August 2021. The event will take place in London, UK, and is classified under the CPV code 92312100, which pertains to entertainment services provided by theatrical producers, singer groups, bands, and orchestras.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the arts and entertainment sector, particularly those specialising in event management, production, or venue services. Competing firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could benefit by leveraging successful collaborations or creative inputs to enhance the festival experience, given that this contract was awarded specifically for hosting unique artistic performances at a prestigious venue.

## 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, has awarded 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 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/022348-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 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 | £148,480 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| 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

- 8 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022348-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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