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AI Adoption Summit Event

DSIT

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09 Jun 2026 at 13:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "AI Adoption Summit Event" has been completed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in collaboration with HM Treasury. The event is set to take place on 8 June 2026 during London Tech Week and aims to drive AI adoption through engagements among government ministers and industry leaders. The requirement included an event venue with catering services for 60 to 70 attendees. DSIT, based at Whitehall, London, was the buying organisation, and the procurement was conducted via a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £65,000 GBP, was awarded to Founders Forum LLP, and covers services related to event planning and execution within a time frame starting from 4 June to 4 July 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations involved in event management and hospitality services. As the contract entailed direct interaction with influential government and industry figures during a prominent tech event, it offers substantial relationship-building potential for suppliers involved. Businesses that specialise in large-scale event coordination, particularly those experienced in tech-oriented gatherings, would be well-suited to similar future procurement processes. The chosen supplier, Founders Forum LLP, underscores the emphasis on expertise in managing complex, high-profile events with capabilities to integrate with ongoing tech initiatives during London Tech Week.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Adoption Summit Event

Notice Description

The AI Adoption Summit is a flagship UK government event, hosted by DSIT and HM Treasury on 8 June 2026 during London Tech Week. It will convene Ministers and senior industry leaders to drive private sector AI adoption and secure concrete commitments to support economic growth and workforce transformation. Designed as a high-impact, half-day summit, it combines formal discussions with networking to strengthen engagement between government and business. This requirement was for the event venue plus catering that has space for 60 to 70 people, with rooms for breakout and media sessions. This work is required for the supplier to work alongside other Tech events taking place in the week.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bc9d54f-7d8a-4c86-8086-048fdad21927
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71bc2c72-2b1b-449c-a3ca-d17023b68d00
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 4 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOUNDERS FORUM

Further Information

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