Award

Rethink San Francisco 2020

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Award

22 Jul 2021 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) issued a procurement contract titled "Rethink San Francisco 2020," focused on exhibition, fair and congress organisation services. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 79950000, has reached the award stage, with an awarded contract value of £10,000. The services were contracted through a direct procurement method using a single tender action, which was completed on 15 January 2020. The contract was active from 17 March 2020 to 18 March 2020, and while the procurement process has concluded, the award notice was published on 22 July 2021, providing insights into the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and exhibition services, particularly those equipped to engage with government contracts. Companies that are large-scale suppliers with experience in managing events and exhibitions, similar to Rethink Events, will find themselves well-positioned to compete in future public procurement processes. The direct procurement method suggests that the DIT values efficiency in acquiring specialized services, indicating potential for future similar tenders tailored towards professional event and exhibition organisations.

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Notice Title

Rethink San Francisco 2020

Notice Description

The Department for International Trade (DIT) purchased exhibition space and event management services for Rethink San Francisco 2020.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-398de27c-4ebb-4b73-86bf-92e743480a6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f3c7192-fc63-4d9b-861e-01ba74bda7da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2020 - 18 Mar 2020 30 days
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

RETHINK EVENTS

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