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CSP26046 - Demo Day

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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21 Jan 2026 at 10:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process titled "CSP26046 - Demo Day," focused on event services within the services industry category. The procurement was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, and the contract was awarded to Thomas Telford Limited, based in London. The event took place in the United Kingdom on 21st January 2026, with the procurement stage now marked as complete. This process was undertaken without competition, opting for a direct procurement method due to technical reasons, as only a specific supplier, Thomas Telford Limited, could fulfil the requirements.

This awarded contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in event services within the United Kingdom. Companies that can cater to bespoke and technically specific service requirements would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. SMEs with experience in delivering unique event solutions may find this sector aligns well with their capabilities, providing pathways to engage in government projects and establish valued partnerships with public authority entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26046 - Demo Day

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, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement: - Demo Day

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060aa7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005134-2026
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,653 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2026 24 hours
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

THOMAS TELFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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