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CSP25449 - ESA Conference

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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16 Oct 2025 at 12:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the arrangement of the "CSP25449 - ESA Conference" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of hotel meeting and conference services and was concluded without competition due to technical reasons. The procurement process utilized a direct method below the competitive threshold, categorized under services. The contract award was finalised on 15th October 2025, for the conference scheduled between 21st and 22nd October 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in conference management and event services, particularly those located in the UK, despite being awarded without competition. While the procurement process is complete, businesses interested in similar future opportunities with UK Research and Innovation, or those offering complementary services, might consider engaging directly with the organisation. Such tenders often provide an opportunity for seasoned providers in specialised conference services, like venue arrangements and logistical support, to engage with high-profile government projects within the central government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25449 - ESA Conference

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 the arrangement of a conference with the ESA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cdf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065919-2025
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,831 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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, coreservices@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

OLLY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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