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CSP26487-Venue hire and catering for SMMIP

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 May 2026 at 09:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "CSP26487-Venue hire and catering for SMMIP" has been concluded by UK Research and Innovation, aiming at securing services within the hotel, restaurant, and retail trade sector. The procurement, managed through a limited competition method, involves a central government public authority situated in Swindon, UK. The contract was awarded for a single day, starting and ending on 9th July 2026, with a gross value of £12,750.10. The award has been finalised as of 13th May 2026, and the process is in the completion stage, following the successful signing on 11th May 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses in the service industry, specifically those specialising in venue hire and catering. Enterprises such as "The Studio Birmingham," an SME, were able to successfully engage in this competition, highlighting opportunities for similar-sized firms to compete for government contracts. Companies capable of providing specialised catering and venue services can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and strengthen their service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26487-Venue hire and catering for SMMIP

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Venue hire and catering for SMMIP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06974e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043755-2026
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,591 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2026 24 hours
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
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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

THE STUDIO BIRMINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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