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UKRI-6091 - Quantum Technologies Showcase Event

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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29 Jun 2026 at 09:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) commissioned event planning and delivery oversight for the 2026 Quantum Technologies Showcase Event. The requirement covers managing the event at the Business Design Centre in London, coordinating a hybrid team and bringing in specialist external expertise where needed. It also includes maintaining strategic oversight and developing improvements to the event, such as considering venue, scheduling, branding and engagement with the wider quantum technologies ecosystem. The procurement is for event services, with delivery in London. It is aimed at an experienced event management provider able to combine practical delivery capability with strategic planning and knowledge of specialist technology-focused events.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded directly without competition under a below-threshold procedure. Laurence Postgate Limited was selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 1 June 2026 and runs from 1 June 2026 to 5 November 2026, covering delivery of the Quantum Technologies Showcase Event. Its value is £61,000 excluding VAT, or £73,200 including VAT. The contract is active and the award is active. The event is scheduled for 5 November 2026. The process comprised one completed lot and was evaluated through the direct-award route rather than a competitive tender.

For competitors, this award demonstrates that UKRI requires suppliers able to plan and oversee a substantial, specialist showcase event while integrating in-house staff with carefully selected external expertise. A credible future supplier would need strong end-to-end event management, strategic planning and delivery controls, together with the ability to improve an established event rather than simply repeat it. Relevant capability includes managing hybrid teams, working with technical or research-focused communities, shaping audience and stakeholder engagement, and advising on venue, scheduling and branding decisions. Experience across a broad portfolio of events would support the breadth of expertise and insight required for this buyer’s quantum technologies programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6091 - Quantum Technologies Showcase Event

Notice Description

Event planning and oversee delivery of the 2026 Quantum Technologies Showcase Event at the Business Design Centre, London on Friday 5th November 2026. Oversee a hybrid team structure that optimises in-house strengths and brings in specialist external resource in key areas leveraging their expertise, knowledge and insights gained from a broad portfolio of events / extensive range of events Maintain a strategic focus on the bigger picture. Implement progressive enhancements for the 2026 event to lay the foundation for transformative developments in 2027 and subsequent years. These improvements will differentiate the event, maintain its relevance, and ensure full alignment with the objectives by considering options such as a new venue, revised scheduling, refreshed branding, and deeper engagement within the Quantum ecosystem.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bebb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060581-2026
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
£61,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 5 Nov 2026 1-6 months
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 & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Laurence Postgate Limited

Further Information

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