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UKRI-4864 - FESTIVAL OF TOMORROW

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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03 Mar 2025 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the sponsorship of the "Festival of Tomorrow" under the title UKRI-4864. This tender falls within the education and training services industry category and is located in Swindon, region UKK14. The procurement stage is at the award stage with the contract being signed on 2nd March 2025. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the exclusive technical expertise of the supplier, RGH NEW ELEMENTS LTD. The contract value is £170,000 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in event sponsorship, particularly those with expertise in educational and training events, to form partnerships that can lead to significant business growth. Companies specialising in managing large-scale events with unique technical requirements, similar to RGH NEW ELEMENTS LTD, would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on innovative event solutions can also benefit from collaborating with public bodies like UKRI, enhancing their market visibility and expanding their operational footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4864 - FESTIVAL OF TOMORROW

Notice Description

Sponsorship for the festival of tomorrow

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sponsorship of the festival of tomorrow. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: Procurement contract (transparency) data - UKRI

Procurement Information

SUPPLIER IS THE OWNER OF THE FESTIVAL AND THE ONLY POSSIBLE PROVIDER

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e8ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007651-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793298902

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RGH NEW ELEMENTS

Further Information

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