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PROVISION OF UK'S ENGAGEMENT IN SMART CITIES EXPO IN SHENZEN

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Award

02 Aug 2018 at 03:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking a qualified service provider for the "Provision of UK's Engagement in Smart Cities Expo in Shenzhen", which will take place from 21st to 23rd August 2018. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the Tender phase on 18th July 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2018 and will end on 23rd August 2018. The tender employs an open procurement method and falls under the category of community, social, and personal services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on event management, particularly those skilled in international exhibition support and engagement within the smart cities sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their agility and expertise to deliver high-quality services during this significant international event in Shenzhen.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF UK'S ENGAGEMENT IN SMART CITIES EXPO IN SHENZEN

Notice Description

The FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE ("the Customer") seeks to appoint a qualified Services Provider to deliver the event management and support to the UK's engagement in the fourth International Fair of Smart Cities Exposition in Shenzhen 21-23 August 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25ce6ddd-aa31-448c-9e65-eea13fd99e50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ea121ee-49f6-4e1b-ac68-d20d8171d360
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,751 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 23 Aug 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
APAC Procurement Hub
Contact Email
apac.procurement@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
6328582200

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHINA-BRITAIN BUSINESS COUNCIL (CBBC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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