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CSP25549 - AV and production costs for Innovation for Growth Summit

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Nov 2025 at 13:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by UK Research and Innovation involved a direct contract award for the provision of AV and production services for the Innovation for Growth Summit. The contract, titled "CSP25549 - AV and production costs for Innovation for Growth Summit", was awarded on 11th November 2025, with services provided by D and B Solutions UK Ltd T/A White Light. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to hotel meeting, conference services, and catering services, and is located within the United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and executed without competition as stated in the notice, with the performance period stretching from 12th November 2025 to 30th November 2025.

This award presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those capable of providing specialised AV and production services for large-scale events. Although this specific contract was awarded directly, understanding the service requirements and standards expected by UK Research and Innovation can help businesses to align their offerings and prepare for potential future opportunities. Companies experienced in catering logistics, high-quality audio-visual setups, and conference management may find similar tenders conducive to expanding their business in the public sector. Engaging in such contracts not only provides financial growth but also enhances a company's portfolio and reputation in handling government-related events.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25549 - AV and production costs for Innovation for Growth Summit

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods and services. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for AV and production costs for Innovation for Growth Summit to be supplied.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e071
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073540-2025
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

CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,602 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 30 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

D AND B SOLUTIONS UK LTD T/A WHITE LIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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