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Aston University Science Conference

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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27 Apr 2026 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, based in Birmingham, is the buying organization for the public procurement process titled "Aston University Science Conference." This procurement involves organizing the International Neuromorphic Computing Conference in 2027, including venue hire in London and associated event services. The procurement falls within the services category and follows a direct method, below the threshold without competition. The tender process has progressed to the award stage, and the contract began on 1st April 2026, extending until 13th May 2027. The award has been given to Cockpit Hotel (London) Limited, highlighting the opportunity within the hotel meeting and conference services industry in the UK, particularly London.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for companies involved in event management and service provision for scientific conferences. Organizations such as hotels, conference venues, and event service providers stand to benefit, especially those that can offer comprehensive solutions for hosting large-scale international events. As the contract involves venue hire and the provision of associated services, businesses that specialise in logistics, catering, and technical support for conferences will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. SMEs operating in London would be well positioned to leverage this procurement process to expand their presence in the scientific and academic event sector.

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Notice Title

Aston University Science Conference

Notice Description

Organisation of the International Neuromorphic Computing Conference 2027, venue hire in London and associated event services required to host an international scientific conference.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037957-2026
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

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,680 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 13 May 2027 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COCKPIT HOTEL (LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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