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Economic Security Forum [Brussels]

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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21 Nov 2025 at 11:57

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27 Oct 2025 at 08:49

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13 Oct 2025 at 13:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, located in London, has concluded the procurement process for hosting the "Economic Security Forum" in Brussels. This project involved an open competition procurement method aimed at engaging with European governments, EU institutions, industry experts, and academic leaders to discuss economic security and frontier technology. The status of this tender process is complete, and it reached the award stage with the contract signed on 19th November 2025, valid until 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £45,000, was awarded to RAND Europe Community Interest Company, a small to medium enterprise based in Cambridge, UK. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development as well as consultancy services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in organising large-scale international forums and conferences, particularly those with expertise in technology and economic policy discussions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the ability to foster collaborations between government, industry, and academia are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in these events can help businesses expand their networks, enhance their visibility in the sector, and contribute to shaping significant policy discussions, thus driving business growth and development. Moreover, the open competition procurement method underscores the potential for innovative participants to contribute to such high-impact projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Economic Security Forum [Brussels]

Notice Description

The UK is seeking to work with a supplier or consortium to host an event on the security and growth of frontier technology in Brussels, inviting European governments, EU institutions, industry and academia. The event will bring together leading thinkers and policy makers to engage in an open discussion, where participants will consider our approaches to economic security and frontier technology and discuss emerging themes, including where there is opportunity for further collaboration to enhance policy and strengthen cooperation between the UK, EU, and like-minded partners.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075979-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAND Europe Community Interest Company

Further Information

Notice Documents

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