---
title: "Beating Retreat 2026 Seating"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0679e5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-23"
---

# Beating Retreat 2026 Seating

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0679e5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD), based in Portsmouth, awarded a contract to FTF Worldwide Event Management Ltd for the provision of stands and associated services for the Beating Retreat 2026, performed by The Massed Bands of His Majesty’s Royal Marines. This contract falls under the event services category and was procured through a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was legally based on legislation 2023/54, with an active status confirmed on 31st March 2026. Although originally set to conclude with the event by 31st July 2026, the contract was terminated shortly after completion on 21st July 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs specialising in event management and logistics. Despite the direct procurement method used in this instance, understanding the requirements and specifics of this type of contract can help similar businesses position themselves for future opportunities, potentially leading to collaborations with government departments like the MoD. Companies capable of delivering services related to large-scale public events, especially those with experience in military or ceremonial events, would find this type of tender well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

The requirement is to hire stands and associated enablers from FTF Worldwide Event Management for Beating Retreat 2026 performed by The Mased Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069556-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination 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 | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,322 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | FTF WORLDWIDE EVENT MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 09:54 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069556-2026
- 31 Mar 2026 at 15:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029953-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069556-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029953-2026
  31st March 2026 - 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

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