Where: JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane, W1K 7TN

When: Thursday 4 September 2025

Dress Code: Black Tie

Timings:

18:30 VIP drinks reception starts
18:45 Drinks reception starts
19:30 Welcome and dinner
21:30 Awards followed by entertainment
01:30 Carriages

Introducing our host


Babatunde Aléshé is an established star in British comedy and entertainment. His mix of observation, personal stories and upbeat energy have won him fans around the world. He’s a TV regular, most notably on Taskmaster and Celebrity Gogglebox, as well as his popular appearance on I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! As an actor, Babatunde has had roles in Doctor Who, Waking the Dead, and EastEnders, as well as acclaimed stage and film performances. He’s performed stand-up on Live at the Apollo and Channel 4’s Stand Up to Cancer. Alongside his podcast Then & Now, which he co-hosts with his wife Leonie, he also created the award winning Mission Imagination podcast series.

    Ticket/table packages

    We are delighted to offer a variety of ticket/table packages as per the below:

Ticket/table package

Member price

Non-member price

Single ticket

£445.00

£495.00

Table of 10 – standard

£4,400.00

£4,800.00

Table of 12 – standard* SOLD OUT

£5,000.00

£5,500.00

Table of 10 - premium

£6,100.00

£6,500.00

Table of 12 - premium SOLD OUT

£7,000.00

£7,500.00

Half table of 5 - standard

£2,250.00

£2,450.00

Prices listed exclude VAT.

Not yet a member of CIPS? If you, or your organisation, become a member of CIPS, you will be able to enter and attend the CIPS Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards at the discounted member rate. Find out more about individual and group membership here.

Hotel booking

To assist you in planning for your evening of celebration, we have listed a number of hotels that are within easy reach of the JW Marriott London Grosvenor House.

Book online here

or telephone EVENT EXPRESS at +44 (0)1905 732737 or Email: reservations@eventexpressuk.com

Code of Conduct

Hotel and Think Publishing Policy

All attendees are kindly advised that THINK PUBLISHING and the venues we work with JW Marriott Grosvenor House will not tolerate drug or alcohol misuse at our events.

The venue operates a strict no illegal substance policy and any person found to be in possession or using such substances will be immediately ejected from the venue and the Metropolitan Police may also be called to attend.

Please click here to review our Code of Conduct.

Sustainability

The grosvenor house has a number of sustainability initiatives, available here.

Travel information & Map

For directions click here .