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Waiver - UHB_QEH - Wheldon Events & Conferences - Event Management

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Apr 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct procurement process for event management services, awarding the contract to Wheldon Events & Conferences. This procurement process, documented under UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis, is titled "Waiver - UHB_QEH - Wheldon Events & Conferences - Event Management" and involves the management of four roadshows across the UK. Located in Birmingham, the Trust operates within the public authority sector and the central government category, while the event management falls under services with the CPV classification 79952000. The contract commenced on 1st February 2026 and concluded on 9th February 2026, with a total contract value amounting to £15,000 excluding VAT, and was signed on 30th January 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities specifically for organisations offering event management services, like Wheldon Events & Conferences, which has successfully secured the contract. Being a direct procurement below threshold, there was no competition, implying opportunities mainly for trusted suppliers with an established reputation and previous engagements with similar public sector bodies. The ability to manage roadshows efficiently and cater to central government requirements is essential for businesses aiming to compete for similar contracts in the future. Large-scale service providers specialising in event services, particularly those familiar with the demands of public sector projects, would likely find similar opportunities advantageous for expanding their business footprint.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_QEH - Wheldon Events & Conferences - Event Management

Notice Description

This service relates to the management of our four roadshows across the UK by Wheldon Events & Conferences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038424-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHELDON EVENTS & CONFERENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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