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CSP26054-Edinburgh Science Festival 2026

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Jan 2026 at 09:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, has successfully awarded a contract for event services related to the Edinburgh Science Festival 2026. This procurement, identified under CSP26054 and conducted using a direct procurement method without competition, involves the provision of space for NQCC quantum activity at the festival. The contract, which is already in the award stage, was signed on 27 January 2026 and is valid until 30 April 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd serving as the procuring entity.

Businesses specialising in event management, especially those with capabilities matching the unique nature of science festivals, could find such contracts beneficial for growth. The successful supplier, Edinburgh Science, reflects an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the event services sector to leverage such engagements for visibility and expansion. Given the specific nature of the Edinburgh Science Festival, enterprises with a background in managing scientific and technological event content would be particularly well-suited to similar opportunities in the future. The direct procurement approach, while limiting competition, underscores the importance of offering niche expertise in securing such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26054-Edinburgh Science Festival 2026

Notice Description

**** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION **** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works Brief Description of Requirement Space for NQCC quantum activity at Edinburgh Science Festival 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061065
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007391-2026
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
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 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
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

EDINBURGH SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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