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title: "Council for Science & Technology Event"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066377"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# Council for Science & Technology Event

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066377

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Council for Science & Technology Event" was undertaken by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, located in London, United Kingdom. This contract involved venue hire and catering services for a quarterly meeting at the Royal Academy of Engineering in March 2026. It falls under the industry category of event services. The procurement method used was direct and classified as below threshold, without competition. Key stakeholders include RAE Trading Limited as the supplier. The awards and contract stages have been completed, with the contract period spanning from 18th March 2026 to 1st April 2026, offering a gross value of £15,480.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in venue management and catering, particularly those that can accommodate high-profile events involving prestigious organisations like the Council for Science and Technology. Companies that can offer multi-room access at competitive rates might find themselves well-suited to cater to similar tenders in the future. Despite the direct method of procurement used in this instance, understanding the requirements and fostering relationships with public authorities similar to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology could position businesses strategically for upcoming opportunities in the sector.

## Notice

This contract covers venue hire and catering for the Council for Science and Technology (CST) quarterly meeting at the Royal Academy of Engineering in March 2026. The Presidents of the National Academies, including the Royal Academy of Engineering, are ex-officio members of CST. Under their CST terms of reference, each of the four National Academies provides multi-room access for CST meetings at a subsidised rate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022908-2026 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,900 |
| Contracts value | £12,900 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAE TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 11:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022908-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 16:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020090-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022908-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020090-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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