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title: "Market Engagement Event for Live Interpretation & Theatrical Performance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b76b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# Market Engagement Event for Live Interpretation & Theatrical Performance Services

Buyer: HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b76b

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## Summary

The Historic Royal Palaces is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process related to live interpretation and theatrical performance services. The buying organisation is planning to hold a Market Engagement Event on 8th July 2026 at Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, UK. Interested parties must contact Tess Nowlan via email by 1st July 2026 to attend. This tender, which falls under the services category, is intended to establish a framework agreement commencing in April 2027, with an initial term of three years and possible extensions. This process is part of the organisation’s effort to enhance the presentation of historic sites like the Tower of London and Kensington Palace. The procurement amount is anticipated to be GBP 3,500,000, with a gross amount threshold of GBP 4,200,000. Interested suppliers need to register on the Delta e-Sourcing system to participate.

This procurement offers abundant opportunities for businesses specialising in artistic and theatrical services. Companies experienced in creating site-specific performances that can adapt to the unique historical context and infrastructure of esteemed sites would find this tender highly advantageous. Businesses that prioritise diversity and inclusive practices, along with the capability to manage multiple simultaneous productions, are ideal contenders. The focus is on developing compelling performances that appeal to broader audiences, including those unfamiliar with traditional theatre. By engaging with this procurement, companies can contribute to preserving and promoting cultural heritage while simultaneously expanding their own service offerings and market reach.

## Notice

MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT - Live Interpretation & Theatrical Performance Services Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is a registered charity, responsible for the care, conservation, and presentation of HM Tower of London (TOL), Hampton Court Palace (HCP), Kensington Palace State Apartments, (KP) the Banqueting House at Whitehall (BH), Kew Palace (KEW) and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, (HCG) the official residence of HM The King in Northern Ireland and residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shapes us all, and we're bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them. We want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories we share. HRP derives its income principally from admissions, retail, licensing, commercial events, sponsorship and support from donors and members. You can find out more about us on our website (www.hrp.org.uk). We will be running a tender process for the provision of Live Interpretation and Theatrical Performance Services, commencing in July 2026 with the intention of establishing a framework agreement. The framework will commence in April 2027 and is anticipated to be for a period of three years with the option to extend for an additional two years (3+1+1). The services in this tender include the following: *Short (9 - 18 days) and long (30+) productions of site-specific live interpretation and/ or theatrical performance inspired by our sites and stories in a variety of styles *Short (9 - 18 days) productions of live interpretation and/ or theatrical performances based on fun, broad and family-friendly themes, in a variety of styles. which may be inclusive of other art forms (e.g. music/ musical/ dance) We would like to work with organisations that: *embrace a participatory approach *understand that our audiences are not necessarily theatre-goers or have an understanding of theatre and theatre behaviour/etiquette *understand the limitations as well as the wonderful possibilities of our historic spaces as performance spaces *have the expertise and openness to embrace a range of styles appropriate for our varied audiences and environments *prioritise and embed inclusive practice in all their work both during production and when programmes are on the floor *have the ability to scale-up when required, which may include running multiple productions at once. In preparation for this tender, we will be holding a Market Engagement Event. This event will provide the opportunity for interested organisations to: *hear about HRP's requirements and this opportunity *understand the tender process and timelines that will be followed *ask questions regarding the contract *meet the Project Team.

### Planning Information

The event will be held 8 July 2026 at Hampton Court Palace from 15:00-16:30. 
Organisations that would like to attend should email tess.nowlan@hrp.org.uk by Wednesday 1 July and provide the name of their organisation and the full names of attendees. Attendees are limited to two per organisation. 
Full details and joining instructions will be provided to interested suppliers closer to the time. 
The tender process will be run through HRP’s e-tendering system, Delta e-Sourcing. Suppliers will need to register on Delta in order to participate in the tender process and can register here https://www.delta-esourcing.com/register/ 
Please note that tenders from agencies and consortiums will not be considered, and will not be eligible for contract award.
We hope to see you at the Market Engagement Event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057293-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES |
| Locality | EAST MOLESEY |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT8 9AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Hampton |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312000 - Artistic services
- 92312100 - Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services
- 92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services
- 92312240 - Services provided by entertainers
- 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 15:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057293-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057293-2026
  17th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/register/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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