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CSP26593 - Conference

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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18 Jun 2026 at 10:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, encompasses the provision of conference services under the contract CSP26593. The procurement, identified with the ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-06b7eb," concluded with the award to LIQUID MEDIA LIVE EVENTS LIMITED. Operating from Swindon, the buyer is classified as a central government public authority and was facilitated by the UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The procurement followed a direct method due to the absence of viable competition, falling below the standard competitive threshold. The contract, valued at £14,592 gross, is set within the services industry under the category of event services and is planned to be executed from 23rd June 2026 to 25th June 2026, in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents potential for business growth, specifically for companies experienced in event management and conference services. As the procurement process was conducted below the threshold and without competition, it highlights opportunities for suppliers who specialise in niche or technically specific offerings that align with government or public sector needs. Businesses adept at providing exclusive or technically unique services could find similar opportunities advantageous, particularly if they can establish themselves as a preferred vendor in public sector procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26593 - Conference

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for conference hire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057504-2026
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
£12,160 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 30 days
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

LIQUID MEDIA LIVE EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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