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DBT Participation at Walpole New York Trade Mission

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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31 Oct 2024 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has successfully completed a procurement process for the DBT Participation at Walpole New York Trade Mission. This tender, classified under event services (CPV code 79952000), involved organising a five-day trade mission to New York scheduled from 17th to 21st March 2025. The contract, valued at £24,000 GBP, was awarded directly through single tender action to Walpole. Key dates included the contract start date on 15th October 2024 and end date on 31st March 2025. The awarded contract was publicly noted on 31st October 2024, with procurement undertaken under direct procurement methods, indicating a below-threshold single tender action.

This tender offers significant business growth prospects, especially for companies specialising in event management and international trade facilitation. Firms with experience in organising high-profile trade missions and promoting luxury brands would be well-suited for similar opportunities. The trade mission aims to enhance the presence and visibility of British luxury in the US and attract high-value American visitors to the UK, therefore holding potential for businesses engaged in luxury goods, tourism, and hospitality sectors to network and expand their market reach.

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Notice Title

DBT Participation at Walpole New York Trade Mission

Notice Description

DBT Trade Mission at Walpole in New York. In March 2025 Walpole will lead a five day delegation to New York from the 17th to 21st March. Building on the success of previous trips, the newly formatted programme will see Walpole host a series of events and meetings to promote both British luxury in the US and high-value American visitors to the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-151fd2b8-5f5e-4889-bd23-3f037c3c88d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3bba158-4a2f-44cf-b9eb-9638197ad79e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

WALPOLE

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