---
title: "CSP26290 - Venue hire and catering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a43"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# CSP26290 - Venue hire and catering

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a43

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, an authority within the central government, concerns the contract titled "CSP26290 - Venue hire and catering." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically event services, and had been concluded following a limited competition approach below the threshold. The contract was awarded to "THOMAS TELFORD LIMITED" and is active from 11 March 2026 to 29 May 2026, with a total value of £16,664.16 gross. The event services are to be provided within the United Kingdom. The tender was initiated through the "Find a Tender" service, highlighting the importance of venue hire, catering, and AV services for the completion of an event hosted by UKRI.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those equipped to provide venue hire and catering services. SMEs like THOMAS TELFORD LIMITED, well-versed in organising professional events, would find this tender aligns with their core offerings, allowing them to showcase their expertise and gain credibility within the public sector. Additionally, businesses with experience in handling requirements specific to government projects, especially within the United Kingdom, are well-suited to compete in such procurements, potentially opening doors for future collaborations with central government authorities like UK Research and Innovation.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Venue hire, including catering costs and AV for final part of Policy Fellows event to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023162-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,886 |

## 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

- 13 Mar 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023162-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023162-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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