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CSP26290 - Venue hire and catering

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Mar 2026 at 15:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, an authority within the central government, concerns the contract titled "CSP26290 - Venue hire and catering." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically event services, and had been concluded following a limited competition approach below the threshold. The contract was awarded to "THOMAS TELFORD LIMITED" and is active from 11 March 2026 to 29 May 2026, with a total value of £16,664.16 gross. The event services are to be provided within the United Kingdom. The tender was initiated through the "Find a Tender" service, highlighting the importance of venue hire, catering, and AV services for the completion of an event hosted by UKRI.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those equipped to provide venue hire and catering services. SMEs like THOMAS TELFORD LIMITED, well-versed in organising professional events, would find this tender aligns with their core offerings, allowing them to showcase their expertise and gain credibility within the public sector. Additionally, businesses with experience in handling requirements specific to government projects, especially within the United Kingdom, are well-suited to compete in such procurements, potentially opening doors for future collaborations with central government authorities like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26290 - Venue hire and catering

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Venue hire, including catering costs and AV for final part of Policy Fellows event to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023162-2026
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
£13,886 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 29 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THOMAS TELFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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