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Council for Science & Technology Event

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 11:54

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Council for Science & Technology Event" was undertaken by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, located in London, United Kingdom. This contract involved venue hire and catering services for a quarterly meeting at the Royal Academy of Engineering in March 2026. It falls under the industry category of event services. The procurement method used was direct and classified as below threshold, without competition. Key stakeholders include RAE Trading Limited as the supplier. The awards and contract stages have been completed, with the contract period spanning from 18th March 2026 to 1st April 2026, offering a gross value of £15,480.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in venue management and catering, particularly those that can accommodate high-profile events involving prestigious organisations like the Council for Science and Technology. Companies that can offer multi-room access at competitive rates might find themselves well-suited to cater to similar tenders in the future. Despite the direct method of procurement used in this instance, understanding the requirements and fostering relationships with public authorities similar to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology could position businesses strategically for upcoming opportunities in the sector.

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Notice Title

Council for Science & Technology Event

Notice Description

This contract covers venue hire and catering for the Council for Science and Technology (CST) quarterly meeting at the Royal Academy of Engineering in March 2026. The Presidents of the National Academies, including the Royal Academy of Engineering, are ex-officio members of CST. Under their CST terms of reference, each of the four National Academies provides multi-room access for CST meetings at a subsidised rate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066377
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022908-2026
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, 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
£12,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£12,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 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
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

RAE TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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