---
title: "PLx Venue Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055487"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-26"
---

# PLx Venue Hire

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055487

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by The United Kingdom Sports Council, a central government public authority based in London, focused on securing a venue for the PLx event through the tender titled "PLx Venue Hire". This direct procurement, completed without competition as it fell below the threshold, pertained to the hotel services category. The chosen venue was required to meet specific criteria, including a capacity for 300 attendees, available workshop rooms, proximity to accommodation, and accessibility to public transport to align with carbon emissions goals. The awarded contract to Pandox Leeds City Centre Limited spans from 1st July to 31st December 2025, with a gross value of £125,435. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, and the contract signature is anticipated by 30th June 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies within the hospitality industry, such as venue providers with sufficient capacity and suitable amenities for large-scale meetings and workshops. Businesses located near public transportation hubs with accommodation options on-site or nearby can leverage this opportunity to establish connections within the high-performance sports community. The demand for eco-friendly transportation solutions also encourages venues that support sustainable practices, making this tender particularly appealing to such environmentally-conscious businesses.

## Notice

PLx provides a unique performance-focused opportunity to build system connections, engage in timely development and enhance future understanding within and across the high-performance community. The following criteria were checked against when selecting a venue for PLx: - 300 person meeting capacity - Suitable rooms for workshops - Onsite/walkable accommodation - Public transport hubs within walking distance - Dates suitable These criteria are reflective of the demands of hosting the event as well as aligned to the carbon emissions target to encourage the use of public transport where possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035545-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,529 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PANDOX LEEDS CITY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55100000 - Hotel services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 16:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035545-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035545-2025
  26th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.thequeensleeds.co.uk/

## Provenance

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