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CSP26454 - Venue hire for conference

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Jun 2026 at 12:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House in Swindon, United Kingdom, involved a contract for venue hire for a conference, identified under the title "CSP26454 - Venue hire for conference." This tender falls under the industry category of event services. The procurement used a limited competition method for this service provision, signifying a tailored approach suitable for specific needs. The award stage has been completed, with the contract active as of 1st June 2026 and running until 24th September 2027. The service provision was awarded to Worcester College, Oxford, with a gross contract value of £36,462.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the event service sector, particularly those specialising in conference venue hire. It highlights the importance of having specific capabilities to engage in limited competition procurements. While the contract has been awarded to an established institution, similar tenders can provide growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in such services. Businesses well-suited to compete would be those capable of offering unique or high-calibre venues suitable for significant conferences or gatherings, ensuring compliance with public authority standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26454 - Venue hire for conference

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Venue hire for conference to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052364-2026
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

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
£30,385 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 24 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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

WORCESTER COLLEGE, OXFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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