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title: "CSP26454 - Venue hire for conference"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac79"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-06-03"
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# CSP26454 - Venue hire for conference

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac79

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House in Swindon, United Kingdom, involved a contract for venue hire for a conference, identified under the title "CSP26454 - Venue hire for conference." This tender falls under the industry category of event services. The procurement used a limited competition method for this service provision, signifying a tailored approach suitable for specific needs. The award stage has been completed, with the contract active as of 1st June 2026 and running until 24th September 2027. The service provision was awarded to Worcester College, Oxford, with a gross contract value of £36,462.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the event service sector, particularly those specialising in conference venue hire. It highlights the importance of having specific capabilities to engage in limited competition procurements. While the contract has been awarded to an established institution, similar tenders can provide growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in such services. Businesses well-suited to compete would be those capable of offering unique or high-calibre venues suitable for significant conferences or gatherings, ensuring compliance with public authority standards.

## 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 for conference to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052364-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 24 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,385 |

## 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 | WORCESTER COLLEGE, OXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 12:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052364-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052364-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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