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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, a central government public authority headquartered in Birmingham, UK, conducted a procurement process for the 'Early Talent Awards 2026'. This contract, awarded on 10th June 2026, involved providing event décor and music services categorized under 'services'. The procurement method was direct and below the competition threshold, resulting in an award to Pandora Events Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Walsall, UK. The contract period extends from 2nd July 2026 to 31st August 2027, with a gross value of £36,000.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses in the event services sector, especially those offering décor and music services. SMEs with the capability to deliver high-quality event management services may find similar future contracts appealing, promoting growth in experience and market presence. Businesses located within the UK, particularly those with experience in government contracts, would be well-suited for similar tenders, providing them with an entry point into the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Early Talent Awards 2026

Notice Description

Providing event decor and music for the Early Talent Awards 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b215
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054847-2026
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

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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
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
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PANDORA EVENTS

Further Information

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