Award

GSE Conference 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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Award

13 Mar 2026 at 13:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Mar 2026 at 16:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has awarded a contract for the Government Science & Engineering (GSE) Conference 2026, focused on organising events services. Located in London, this process was characterised by a direct award due to specific technical requirements and venue constraints. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award made to The Institution of Civil Engineers. This contract runs from 27th February 2026 to 31st October 2026, catering to the needs of various professionals across the civil, crown, and public sectors, rich in specialist AV requirements and capped at £91,840 excluding VAT.

Businesses in the events and AV services sector, especially those familiar with highly technical setups, can leverage this procurement to expand their portfolio in collaboration with government entities. The GSE Conference's demand for precision in services opens doors for businesses that excel in managing large-scale professional gatherings, providing them with a substantial opportunity to showcase their technical capabilities and grow their business through high-profile engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSE Conference 2026

Notice Description

This contract supports the Government Science & Engineering (GSE) Conference, which brings together profession members from across the civil, crown, and public sector. Although the new events guidance was followed, no suitable providers were identified through this internal approach, so the team conducted an external search and obtained quotations, with this supplier offering the best value for money. Given the specialist AV requirements and restrictions on venue size and location, the market is extremely limited due to technical reasons, making a direct award the appropriate route.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066272
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022981-2026
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
Large

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
£90,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£91,840 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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