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World Vaccine Congress - 2026

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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09 Sep 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency, based in London, UK. The contract, titled "World Vaccine Congress - 2026," falls under the service industry category, specifically covering exhibition, fair, and congress organisation services. This contract is in the Award stage, having been completed with the contract active from 1st September 2025 to 30th October 2025. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold without competition, and was awarded to Terrapin Holdings Limited. The services will be delivered at a location in the United States. Key documents related to this contract were published on 9th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event and exhibition services, particularly those capable of operating internationally. Given the direct award and the specific industry focus, larger enterprises with proven expertise in managing large-scale events and exhibitions would be well-positioned to benefit. Companies with experience in the coordination and organisation of congresses in the health sector can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with central government agencies, potentially leading to future engagements in similar high-profile events.

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Notice Title

World Vaccine Congress - 2026

Notice Description

Exhibition Event Space at the World Vaccine Congress - 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055069-2025
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

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERRAPIN HOLDINGS

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