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CSP25031 - Conference Services

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 May 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was undertaken by UK Research and Innovation with support from UK Shared Business Services Ltd, focusing on the provision of conference services, specifically event and catering functions. The contract, titled "CSP25031 - Conference Services," was awarded under a direct procurement method due to technical reasons limiting competition. The contract was awarded to Keble College Oxford, a large enterprise located in Oxford, United Kingdom, with the contract status recorded as active. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract period extends from 12th May 2025 to 31st May 2025. The total contract value amounts to £43,273.5, making it a below-threshold procurement under the services category.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business development, particularly for large-scale service providers in the event and catering industry. Companies similar in size and capability to Keble College Oxford, with expertise in managing significant public events and conferences, could find themselves well-suited for similar future opportunities within the public sector. The focus on direct procurement without competition underscores the importance of establishing niche capabilities and a reputable track record to be considered for such specialised procurement requirements.

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Notice Title

CSP25031 - Conference Services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. UK Research & Innovation require event and catering services for a conference.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051327
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021280-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,273 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 31 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEBLE COLLEGE OXFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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