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CSP26020 - Event Services

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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09 Feb 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by UK Research and Innovation involved a limited competition for event services, specifically conference audio-visual, poster board hire, and event management services, with the contract awarded to LIMITLESS DMC LTD. The process is part of their tender CSP26020, and falls under the services category of the procurement industry. The project location is the United Kingdom, with activities centred around Swindon. The tender has already progressed to completion, with the contract being signed on 6th February 2026 and the event services scheduled between 9th and 13th November 2026. This procurement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, who serve as the procuring entity and process contact point.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in event management and related services, as showcased by the successful bid from LIMITLESS DMC LTD, an SME based in Edinburgh. Businesses equipped to deliver diverse event solutions including audio-visual and logistical services would find themselves well-suited for such contracts, particularly those able to navigate central government procurement frameworks. Participation in similar procurement exercises can bolster reputation and experience, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

CSP26020 - Event Services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI require conference AV, poster board hire, & event management services for an upcoming event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011399-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£56,859 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2026 - 13 Nov 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

LIMITLESS DMC

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