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29 Jun 2026 at 08:27

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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.

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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 5 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
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, WILTSHIRE
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

LAURENCE POSTGATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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