---
title: "Spotlight Event: Event Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067686"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORE CATAPULT"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# Spotlight Event: Event Management

Buyer: ORE CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067686

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## Summary

ORE Catapult, situated in Glasgow, executed a direct award procurement for the "Spotlight Event: Event Management," focusing on public relations management services within the UK offshore wind supply chain sector. The contracting process, with a legal basis in UKPGA 2023, identifies Maximillion Events from Edinburgh as the supplier due to their successful execution of previous events. This procurement is in the completion stage, initiated in tender mode, with the contract period running from 8 April 2026 to 20 December 2026. The direct award method, driven by the established capabilities of the supplier in delivering these services over past years, underscores cost-efficiencies in branding and event preparation. The gross contract value is set at £216,000, while the net amount is £180,000.

This event management contract presents business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in public relations and event planning within the renewable energy sector. Maximillion Events' continuity in providing services for this specific event highlights the potential advantages for similar companies looking to expand their portfolio—especially those with a strong understanding of local venues and expertise in brand management. Businesses with capabilities in sustainability practices would find innovative ways to manage and reuse resources, offering cost-effective solutions that align with the client's budgetary and environmental goals. This contracting process demonstrates an opportunity for companies to showcase their expertise and establish long-term partnerships within a niche segment of event management services.

## Notice

UK offshore wind supply chain spotlight, event partner for 4th year leading to cost savings in branding, recognition time and planning due to storage of pre-printed materials, reuse of materials and online forms/apps and local knowledge of new venue location due to specialised nature of management company.

### Procurement Information

This event was competitively tendered in 2023 when Maximillion were selected, they previously delivered this event for Spotlight in 2023, 2024 and 2025 to a high standard. During this time a massive time and budget allocation was given to branding and registration elements of the event which would take a considerable chunk of budget to redo. Specifically, the branding elements of the event were stored by Maximillion at a minimal cost supporting our sustainability efforts to reduce printing activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034178-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 20 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORE CATAPULT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1RD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAXIMILLION EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416100 - Public relations management services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 11:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034178-2026
- 7 Apr 2026 at 13:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031534-2026
- 27 Mar 2026 at 13:11 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028523-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034178-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031534-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028523-2026
  27th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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