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Games Accelerator 2024

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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14 Jan 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Games Accelerator 2024," which falls under the event services industry category. The contract is aimed at providing business support to UK video games companies to enhance their international business capabilities through the Games Growth Programme by UKIE (UK Interactive Entertainment Association). The procurement used a single-source action method, and the total contract value is £36,000. The contract period starts on 20 December 2024 and ends on 31 March 2025. This initiative targets various locations including the UK, Europe, and other global regions.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the UK video games industry, particularly those looking to expand their international market presence. Companies with expertise in event services, gaming consultancy, and international business development would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The association with the Department for International Trade and the backing from UKIE suggests a well-supported programme, providing a substantial platform for gaining market insights and improving international business strategies.

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Notice Title

Games Accelerator 2024

Notice Description

this contract is for business support to UK video games companies to help them to increase their international business capability. This will be achieved via UKIE - UK Interactive Entertainment Associate via their video games accelerator programme - the Games Growth Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0df8a341-6dc8-4264-8cf8-6b24b0db0a5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/348b413b-c1a0-4871-8840-a82b5a80f4f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Sourced Action
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Department for Business and Trade
Contact Email
commercialmarevents@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UK INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION

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