---
title: "Early Talent Awards 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b215"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b215.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-10"
---

# Early Talent Awards 2026

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b215

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## Summary

National Highways Limited, a central government public authority headquartered in Birmingham, UK, conducted a procurement process for the 'Early Talent Awards 2026'. This contract, awarded on 10th June 2026, involved providing event décor and music services categorized under 'services'. The procurement method was direct and below the competition threshold, resulting in an award to Pandora Events Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Walsall, UK. The contract period extends from 2nd July 2026 to 31st August 2027, with a gross value of £36,000.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses in the event services sector, especially those offering décor and music services. SMEs with the capability to deliver high-quality event management services may find similar future contracts appealing, promoting growth in experience and market presence. Businesses located within the UK, particularly those with experience in government contracts, would be well-suited for similar tenders, providing them with an entry point into the public sector market.

## Notice

Providing event decor and music for the Early Talent Awards 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054847-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 14:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054847-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054847-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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