---
title: "CSP26054-Edinburgh Science Festival 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061065"
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# CSP26054-Edinburgh Science Festival 2026

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061065

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, has successfully awarded a contract for event services related to the Edinburgh Science Festival 2026. This procurement, identified under CSP26054 and conducted using a direct procurement method without competition, involves the provision of space for NQCC quantum activity at the festival. The contract, which is already in the award stage, was signed on 27 January 2026 and is valid until 30 April 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd serving as the procuring entity.

Businesses specialising in event management, especially those with capabilities matching the unique nature of science festivals, could find such contracts beneficial for growth. The successful supplier, Edinburgh Science, reflects an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the event services sector to leverage such engagements for visibility and expansion. Given the specific nature of the Edinburgh Science Festival, enterprises with a background in managing scientific and technological event content would be particularly well-suited to similar opportunities in the future. The direct procurement approach, while limiting competition, underscores the importance of offering niche expertise in securing such contracts.

## Notice

**** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION **** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works Brief Description of Requirement Space for NQCC quantum activity at Edinburgh Science Festival 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007391-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000 |

## 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 | EDINBURGH SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 09:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007391-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007391-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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