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title: "CSP26046 - Demo Day"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060aa7"
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# CSP26046 - Demo Day

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060aa7

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process titled "CSP26046 - Demo Day," focused on event services within the services industry category. The procurement was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, and the contract was awarded to Thomas Telford Limited, based in London. The event took place in the United Kingdom on 21st January 2026, with the procurement stage now marked as complete. This process was undertaken without competition, opting for a direct procurement method due to technical reasons, as only a specific supplier, Thomas Telford Limited, could fulfil the requirements.

This awarded contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in event services within the United Kingdom. Companies that can cater to bespoke and technically specific service requirements would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. SMEs with experience in delivering unique event solutions may find this sector aligns well with their capabilities, providing pathways to engage in government projects and establish valued partnerships with public authority entities.

## Notice

***** 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. Brief Description of Requirement: - Demo Day

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005134-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,653 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMAS TELFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 10:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005134-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005134-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ice.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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