Award

Discovery 2026

LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY

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29 Oct 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Trinity University, a public authority under sub-central government, has completed its procurement process entitled "Discovery 2026" focused on fair and exhibition organisation services. The location for this service is in Leeds, within the United Kingdom (region UKE42). The contract stage has reached completion, with the tender method identified as a direct award below threshold, without competition, reflecting a streamlined procurement approach. The procurement commenced on 30th October 2025 and it is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with the contract being signed on 29th October 2025. Leeds Trinity University, located on Brownberrie Lane, Leeds, serves as the buying organisation in this undertaking.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses involved in the services sector, particularly those with experience in organising fairs and exhibitions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), similar to UCAS Media Limited, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited to provide such specialised services. The procurement, with a gross value of £34,381, offers a chance for businesses to strengthen their portfolio and gain visibility through association with a prestigious academic institution. Enterprises equipped to handle exhibition services efficiently may find additional prospects through similar direct awards by public authorities that prefer working with proficient suppliers capable of delivering niche services with minimal competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Discovery 2026

Notice Description

Attendance at Discovery 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d601
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069278-2025
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

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,651 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 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
LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
m.hayter@leedstrinity.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS18 5HD
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Horsforth
Westminster Constituency
Leeds North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCAS MEDIA

Further Information

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