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CSP26048 - Networking Event

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Feb 2026 at 14:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26048 - Networking Event" was managed by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority headquartered in Swindon, United Kingdom. Facilitated by the UK Shared Business Services Ltd, the process employed a limited competition method, classified as below threshold. The tender was initiated with a focus on the event services industry and concluded with the award status marked as complete on 23rd February 2026. The contract period extends from 16th February 2026 to 16th March 2026, reflecting a short-term engagement. The contract was signed on 13th February 2026, with Treehouse Partners Ltd selected as the supplier to deliver the services across the UK region.

This tender creates growth opportunities for firms specialising in event management services, particularly SMEs like Treehouse Partners Ltd, the winning supplier. Companies with expertise in organising and managing networking events are well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities facilitated by public authority procurements. Leveraging competitive quotation procedures, small and medium enterprises could expand their outreach and diversify their service portfolios by engaging in government contracts. The aspects of networking and collaboration during such events bear potential for strengthening business connections, thereby fostering a conducive environment for commercial growth and innovation in the event services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26048 - Networking Event

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a Networking Event to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016103-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£14,075 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 16 Mar 2026 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

TREEHOUSE PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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