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CSP26684 - MSCA Showcase Event

UK Research and Innovation

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07 Aug 2026 at 14:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation commissioned event services for the MSCA’s 30th Showcase Event. The requirement covers the organisation and delivery of a showcase event, classified under event services. The work is delivered in the United Kingdom. UK Research and Innovation is the buying organisation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity and shared service provider. The event relates to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), and is intended to support its 30th showcase event. This is a single-service requirement rather than a multi-lot programme, with the event services forming the complete scope of the procurement. The selected supplier is The Royal Society, a large organisation based in London.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. The contract was signed on 14 July 2026 and awarded to The Royal Society. Its value is £19,500 excluding VAT and £23,400 including VAT. The contract period runs from 20 October 2026 to 21 October 2026. UK Research and Innovation used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition, stating that competition was absent for technical reasons. The procurement was evaluated through this direct-award route rather than a competitive tender. One lot covered the full requirement, and the award is active. The contract is for services and delivery is in the United Kingdom.

This procurement shows demand from UK Research and Innovation for specialist event services connected with a significant MSCA showcase. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this type would need to demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver a high-profile public or institutional event, manage the practical arrangements from preparation through delivery, and work effectively with a major research and innovation organisation. Experience of events involving prominent scientific, academic or public-sector stakeholders would help establish credibility, particularly where the event has a commemorative or flagship purpose. Suppliers should also be able to explain the technical capability or distinctive expertise that would differentiate them, since the buyer awarded this requirement without competition for technical reasons.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26684 - MSCA Showcase Event

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. UK Research & Innovation require event services towards the MSCA's 30th Showcase Event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06df4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075370-2026
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
£19,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2026 - 21 Oct 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

The Royal Society

Further Information

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