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CSP26461 - Accommodation costs for CLF

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Apr 2026 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "CSP26461 - Accommodation costs for CLF" has been completed. Conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, Swindon, United Kingdom, the procurement involved direct purchasing under the "Below threshold - without competition" method, due to location convenience for the event. The contract, signed on 21 April 2026, and effective from 21 April to 27 April 2026, pertains to the services industry category, specifically hotel accommodation services. The awarded contract is valued at £12,400 with a gross amount of £14,880.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses that provide hotel accommodation services, particularly those located near event venues. Although competition was not open for this particular project, understanding such direct procurement methods can benefit hospitality businesses aiming to secure future contracts of a similar nature. Companies similar to Queen's University Belfast, the awarded supplier, which has experience in providing proximity-based service solutions, would be aptly suited to explore direct procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

CSP26461 - Accommodation costs for CLF

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition. this order was for accommodations as such the supplier was picked based on location to the event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068944
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036932-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 27 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
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

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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