---
title: "UKRI-6248-Edinburgh TV Festival"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6e0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# UKRI-6248-Edinburgh TV Festival

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d6e0

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## Summary

The contracting process for the project titled "UKRI-6248-Edinburgh TV Festival" has been completed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The procurement focuses on delivering a programme of events, including sessions, panels, and discussions, designed to connect Arts and Humanities academics with television professionals. The tender falls under the 'services' category, specifically event services, and was executed using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to the Edinburgh TV Festival Council, based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and is planned to run from 29th July 2026 to the end of 2026.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the event management and media industries, to collaborate and engage with sectors that bridge academic and professional landscapes. Companies specialising in event services or looking to expand their client base in media and academia would find this project highly beneficial. Given the contract’s focus on fostering relationships through discussions and panels, it presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses aiming to enhance their networking reach and influence in these fields.

## Notice

AHTV - The Edinburgh TV Foundation to deliver a programme of sessions, panels and round-table discussions designed to bring together academics working in the Arts and Humanities with Television professionals to foster relationships.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071865-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,900 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | EDINBURGH TV FESTIVAL COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 15:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071865-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071865-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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