Official UK procurement notice
QEII Summer Showcase 2026
Authority: The Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionCreative Design & Concept Development
- Development of the overall visual theme including:
o Creation of mood boards, design mock-ups and room plans
o Integration of both nostalgic 1980s elements and futuristic design
o Creative spatial plans for both Cambridge & Windsor Rooms
o Recommendations for scenic features, décor, props, installations, and focal points
o Guest flow and engagement touchpoints (e.g., photo walls, interactive elements, entrance features)
o Proposals for wall wraps, fabrications, and bespoke décor pieces
CPV: Event services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£80,000
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lot awarding rule: Suppliers must provide evidence of: Minimum 3 years' experience in creative event design/theming Evidence of comparable creative work (showcases, corporate events, exhibitions) Knowledge of designing for complex venue space
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 22 Nov 2025, 08:53 GMT
- Last source update
- 16 Feb 2026, 11:15 GMT
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-076234- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6c5Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 12 Dec 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Electronic submission
- Not allowed
Timeline
22 Nov 2025 → 16 Feb 2026 · 4 dates- Tender notice published334 days ago22 Nov 2025, 08:53 GMT
- Submission deadline314 days ago12 Dec 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Contract starts262 days ago2 Feb 2026
- Latest notice published248 days ago16 Feb 2026, 11:15 GMT
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 22 Nov 2025- Tender notice published22 Nov 2025, 08:53 GMTUK4
- Contract details notice published16 Feb 2026, 11:15 GMTUK7
- Status changed to complete16 Feb 2026, 11:15 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event TreesSME | £80,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 1 · Event TreesSME
- Signed
- 2 Feb 2026
- Value
- £80,000
- Period
- 3 Feb 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
- Status
- active
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Event TreesAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender