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Big Bang Event 2025

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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19 Mar 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, based in Newport (NP10 8QQ), has completed the procurement process for the "Big Bang Event 2025" under the CPV code 79952000 (Event services). The direct procurement method was used, specifically a single tender action (below threshold), resulting in a contract awarded to Two Tails Productions Limited, formerly SGA Productions Ltd. The contract, valued at £20,350, will cover event services for the Big Bang STEM show, with the contract period set from 17 June 2025 to 19 June 2025. The award decision was made on 11 March 2025, and details were published on 19 March 2025.

This tender presents a strategic growth opportunity for companies specialising in event services, particularly those with experience in delivering educational and informative events for young people. The focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and the involvement of the Intellectual Property Office highlight the importance of innovation and intellectual property awareness. Businesses adept at engaging with youth audiences and fostering educational outreach, especially in the realm of IP and STEM, are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Big Bang Event 2025

Notice Description

The Big Bang STEM show is an annual young people event we attend to inform and educate young people about IP and STEM

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e008bc49-f05d-48b4-8809-249ff0683ef1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f90a59a7-a4c4-4607-bc4a-230e7b7b8c9d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£20,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWO TAILS PRODUCTIONS LIMITED FORMERLY SGA PRODUCTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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