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title: "CSP26192 - Venue Hire & Catering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065641"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# CSP26192 - Venue Hire & Catering

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065641

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation is the contracting authority for the procurement titled "CSP26192 - Venue Hire & Catering," which falls under the services category focusing on event services. The procurement process, conducted as a limited competition, culminated in the award phase with the contract beginning on 26th February 2026 and concluding on 27th February 2026. The location for the services is the United Kingdom, specifically within the Swindon area, resting within the South West England region (UKK14). The awarded contract, valued at £15,112.80 gross, was signed on 13th February 2026, with Southwark Square Limited being the successful supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in venue management and catering services. As the process was below the threshold, even small to medium enterprises (SMEs) have a favourable position to compete, particularly those experienced in servicing high-profile events. Companies within the hospitality and event provisioning sectors can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and client base, thereby fostering business growth. Given the central government influence, businesses that can deliver quality service within a defined budget are likely to build long-term partnerships with public authorities such as UK Research and Innovation or similar bodies.

## Notice

This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI require a venue and catering services for an upcoming event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014402-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,684 |

## 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 | SOUTHWARK SQUARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 15:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014402-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014402-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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