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title: "Provision of Alternate Venues for Greater Lonon"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044735"
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buyer: "RESERVE FORCES' AND CADETS' ASSOCIATIONS OF GREATER LONDON"
published: "2024-03-11"
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# Provision of Alternate Venues for Greater Lonon

Buyer: RESERVE FORCES' AND CADETS' ASSOCIATIONS OF GREATER LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044735

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## Summary

The Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations of Greater London has issued a tender titled "Provision of Alternate Venues for Greater London" in the services category. The contract involves hiring out reserve centres and cadet units in Greater London for non-military purposes. The tender is currently in the selective procurement stage under competitive dialogue. The tender deadline is 12th April 2024. The total contract value is £1,000,000 GBP with a contract renewal option subject to competitive tendering.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses that provide lettings services similar to those offered by Alternate Venues London (AVL). Suitable businesses include event management companies, venue rental agencies, and organisations that support reserve forces and cadets. The contracting authority is looking for suppliers who can meet the suitability and technical selection criteria specified in the tender documents. Businesses interested in this opportunity can find more details on the Delta eSourcing portal.

## Notice

Alternative Venues London (AVL) is the name of the commercial lettings department which hires out Reserve Centres and Cadet units for non-military purposes. Within Greater London there are 46 Reserve Forces Centres and 70 Cadet units available for hire, for up to seven days a week and most have secure parking. Meetings and conferences can be for as few as ten to as many as 150. Dinner dances for 200 are possible in some locations. A key role is the provision of training facilities - both educational and physical - and Drill Halls lend themselves perfectly to this requirement. We have also provided locations for weddings, receptions, examinations, theatre and film rehearsals, product launches, exhibitions, auctions and fashion shows complete with catwalk. Income generated from this rental activity is reinvested into supporting London's Reserves and Cadets. We wish to engage with organisations who may provide lettings services similar to those currently being provided by Alternate Venues

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of hiring out of reserve centres and cadet units for non-military purposes for the Greater London Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations. Alternative Venues London (AVL; URL: www.alternativevenues.co.uk) is the name of the commercial lettings department which hires out Reserve Centres and Cadet units for non-military purposes. Within Greater London there are 46 Reserve Forces Centres and 70 Cadet units available for hire, for up to seven days a week and most have secure parking. Meetings and conferences can be for as few as ten to as many as 150. Dinner dances for 200 are possible in some locations. A key role is the provision of training facilities - both educational and physical - and Drill Halls lend themselves perfectly to this requirement. We have also provided locations for weddings, receptions, examinations, theatre and film rehearsals, product launches, exhibitions, auctions and fashion shows complete with catwalk. Income generated from this rental activity is reinvested into supporting London's Reserves and Cadets. We wish to engage with organisations who may provide lettings services similar to those currently being provided by Alternate Venues London (AVL). Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B4C57BGF7T

Renewal: subject to competitive tender in order to demonstrate VfM

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007659-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RESERVE FORCES' AND CADETS' ASSOCIATIONS OF GREATER LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW6 3JS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | Palace & Hurlingham |
| Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2024 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007659-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B4C57BGF7T
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Services-furnished-by-business%2C-professional-and-specialist-organisations./B4C57BGF7T
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/reserve-forces-and-cadets-associations
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rfca-supplier-guide

## Provenance

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