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29 Jul 2026 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the project titled "UKRI-6248-Edinburgh TV Festival" has been completed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The procurement focuses on delivering a programme of events, including sessions, panels, and discussions, designed to connect Arts and Humanities academics with television professionals. The tender falls under the 'services' category, specifically event services, and was executed using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to the Edinburgh TV Festival Council, based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and is planned to run from 29th July 2026 to the end of 2026.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the event management and media industries, to collaborate and engage with sectors that bridge academic and professional landscapes. Companies specialising in event services or looking to expand their client base in media and academia would find this project highly beneficial. Given the contract’s focus on fostering relationships through discussions and panels, it presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses aiming to enhance their networking reach and influence in these fields.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6248-Edinburgh TV Festival

Notice Description

AHTV - The Edinburgh TV Foundation to deliver a programme of sessions, panels and round-table discussions designed to bring together academics working in the Arts and Humanities with Television professionals to foster relationships.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071865-2026
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
Large

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
£41,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

EDINBURGH TV FESTIVAL COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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