Tender

Event Management Contractor for InspireMe Festival in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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20 Aug 2018 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently conducting a tender for an Event Management Contractor for the InspireMe Festival, which will take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This initiative is part of a series of events celebrating 45 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Vietnam, and it is anticipated that over 500,000 attendees will participate, with millions more accessing coverage through television. The tender period closes on 23rd August 2018, with the contract commencing on 1st September 2018 and concluding on 4th November 2018. The procurement method is open, characterised as an open procedure below the threshold, falling under the category of communication and related services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, logistical support, and promotional services, particularly those looking to expand their presence in Southeast Asia. Companies that can effectively manage large-scale events, engage audiences, and ensure high-quality service delivery would be well-suited to compete. The ambitious nature of the festival underscores the potential for substantial exposure and collaboration with UK and Vietnamese stakeholders, paving the way for further business growth.

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Notice Title

Event Management Contractor for InspireMe Festival in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

Notice Description

2018 is an important year for the UK and Vietnam, as we celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations, and 25 years of British Council operations. We are now planning an ambitious series of events to promote British business, education, science and culture in the coming months finishing with set-piece three day British Festivals in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. We anticipate that more than 500,000 people will see at least one of the events live, and a further million through TV coverage. If interested kindly email us at apac.procurement@fco.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db1e6b3d-23c7-4a22-b0d2-21f6b55a41a4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 4 Nov 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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