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07 Jul 2026 at 18:40

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, finalised on 6th July 2026, was led by the University of Greenwich in London, seeking a contractor for the "GB-London: Corporate Staff Launch Event 2026" project. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on project and design preparation, with a budget of £55,500. The contract, covering the period from 7th July 2026 to 12th August 2026, was awarded to Heather Robinson Ltd. The project is set in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with coordination between the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich to manage and deliver the launch event for the London and South East University Group (LASE). The procurement stage has reached completion with the award being active as of the 7th July 2026.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in corporate event management. Although Heather Robinson Ltd, an SME, has secured the contract, this tender demonstrates a demand for experienced companies capable of handling significant corporate events. Ideal candidates typically need strong project and design capabilities, including estimation of costs, and experience working within the education sector could be advantageous. Firms capable of developing innovative event concepts at competitive costs will find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their portfolio in prestigious higher education collaborations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-London: Corporate Staff Launch Event 2026

Notice Description

The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich have appointed an experienced corporate events company to design, manage, and deliver a joint staff launch event to introduce the new group, LASE (London and South East University Group).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8eb0503a-50c3-4c03-9eda-50e1e33bbdbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2befa659-0156-4735-9547-6d766c9421e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 12 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE9 2UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Eltham Town & Avery Hill
Westminster Constituency
Eltham and Chislehurst

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEATHER ROBINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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