---
title: "CSP26487-Venue hire and catering for SMMIP"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06974e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-05-13"
---

# CSP26487-Venue hire and catering for SMMIP

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06974e

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "CSP26487-Venue hire and catering for SMMIP" has been concluded by UK Research and Innovation, aiming at securing services within the hotel, restaurant, and retail trade sector. The procurement, managed through a limited competition method, involves a central government public authority situated in Swindon, UK. The contract was awarded for a single day, starting and ending on 9th July 2026, with a gross value of £12,750.10. The award has been finalised as of 13th May 2026, and the process is in the completion stage, following the successful signing on 11th May 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses in the service industry, specifically those specialising in venue hire and catering. Enterprises such as "The Studio Birmingham," an SME, were able to successfully engage in this competition, highlighting opportunities for similar-sized firms to compete for government contracts. Companies capable of providing specialised catering and venue services can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and strengthen their service portfolios.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Venue hire and catering for SMMIP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043755-2026 |
| 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 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,591 |

## 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 | THE STUDIO BIRMINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 09:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043755-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043755-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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