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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) revolves around the "UKRI-5976 -Beyond procurement" contract, specifically designed for the BEYOND Conference Founding Partnership. The process, situated within the UK central government's procurement jurisdiction, took place in Swindon, Wiltshire. The procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services industry category and was conducted using a direct award method due to the unique intellectual property held by the supplier, Creative Economy Team Ltd. The procurement status reached completion with key dates including the contract signing on 8th June 2026, covering the period until 30th April 2028. The award was finalised on 9th June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to engage with high-profile conference projects and showcase their expertise in large-scale programme management. Companies with a strong focus on business and management consultancy, particularly those capable of handling exclusive partnership roles and possessing niche intellectual property rights, will find this procurement particularly suited to their growth ambitions. SMEs, like Creative Economy Team Ltd, which specialise in managing event partnerships, can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio in the public sector consultancy domain.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5976 -Beyond procurement

Notice Description

BEYOND Conference Founding Partnership: As a "founding partner" of the BEYOND Conference, AHRC research outputs will be showcased throughout the two-day programme. This approach will ensure that AHRC's achievements are presented effectively to diverse, large-scale audiences. a. Partner programming b. Single Expo stand c. Multi-project showcase stand

Procurement Information

Supplier is the organiser of the festival and owns the IP of the event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067af7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054329-2026
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
Direct award
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

CREATIVE ECONOMY TEAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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