---
title: "Royal Albert Hall Hire 2026 & 2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05262c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-05-25"
---

# Royal Albert Hall Hire 2026 & 2027

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05262c

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## Summary

The recent procurement process led by the Ministry of Defence involved the award of a contract for the hire of the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music events in 2026 and 2027. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically cultural event organisation services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the competition threshold, in line with a light-touch regime. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract being active from 13th May 2025 to 30th April 2027. The main activities will take place in London, United Kingdom, with a gross contract value of £222,000.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in event management and cultural services. Although the procurement method was direct, such contracts can inspire similar opportunities for other large-scale venues and suppliers looking to connect with public sector clients like the Ministry of Defence. Companies with expertise in high-profile cultural events and a capacity to deliver exceptional service in prominent settings would find themselves well-suited to engage in future contracts of this nature.

## Notice

Hire of the Royal Albert Hall to host the Mountbatten Festival of Music in 2026 and 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027449-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £185,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORPORATION OF HALL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES T/A ROYAL ALBERT HALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 25 May 2025 at 21:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027449-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027449-2025
  25th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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