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CSP25523 - Conference Centre for the Quantum Cluster Launch

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 Oct 2025 at 07:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under discussion involves UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority acting as the buying organisation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity, both based in Swindon, UK. The procurement is titled "CSP25523 - Conference Centre for the Quantum Cluster Launch," and is classified under services, specifically catering and event services. The contracting process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 27th October 2025 and active from 28th October to 11th November 2025. The method of procurement was direct, concluded without competition due to the necessity for a specific supplier, and the contract was valued at approximately €18,134.80.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of large-scale event and catering services, particularly those capable of accommodating significant numbers of attendees. Although the award has been made directly to Olly Services srl from Italy, similar companies should take note of future opportunities within the UK government sector, focusing on their niche capabilities for specialised events and large-scale service provisions. As the contract is within the public sector, SMEs with innovation-driven and tailored service offerings would fit well in competing for similar opportunities in this dynamic field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25523 - Conference Centre for the Quantum Cluster Launch

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, only a particular supplier can supply the goods and services required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a large conference venue & Catering to accommodate a high number of attendees relating to the Harwell Quantum Cluster being launched.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069195-2025
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,134 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 11 Nov 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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