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Keynote Speaker

HOMES ENGLAND

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05 Sep 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

Homes England has concluded the procurement process for a "Keynote Speaker" aimed at providing services for an event scheduled on 11th November 2025. The contract has been awarded to SPEAKERS CORNER (LONDON) LIMITED, signifying the completion of the procurement process. The process employed a direct procurement method, characterised as "Below threshold - without competition," indicating that the contract did not involve a competitive tender. The industry category for this contract falls under event services, specifically coded as CPV 79952000, with services to be carried out in multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including Newcastle Upon Tyne and London. The contract commenced on 17th November 2025, with a gross contract value of £15,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those with expertise in keynote speaking engagements. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like SPEAKERS CORNER (LONDON) LIMITED are ideally positioned to benefit from this market segment, given the direct procurement method that favours swift contractual decisions without the need for competitive bidding. Companies with proficiency in offering high-quality speaking talent for public events could leverage similar opportunities to expand their portfolio and reputation by targeting sub-central government authorities such as Homes England.

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Notice Title

Keynote Speaker

Notice Description

Keynote speaker for event 11th November 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054170-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
transparency@homesengland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPEAKERS CORNER (LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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