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UKDSE Exhibition Stand Build and Management

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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28 Feb 2025 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for the "UKDSE Exhibition Stand Build and Management" project, classified under the event services industry category. This tender involves setting up and managing exhibition stands across various locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other international regions. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award date was 21 February 2025, with the contract period starting on 25 February 2025 and ending on 24 February 2027. The total contract value is £4,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in event management and exhibition services, especially those capable of managing large-scale projects across multiple locations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly appealing due to its substantial value and broad scope. The awarded supplier, Ocean Events Ltd, is a large-scale organisation located in Kidderminster, with expertise suitable for meeting the contract’s requirements. The project’s international reach offers further growth potential for businesses looking to expand their services globally.

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Notice Title

UKDSE Exhibition Stand Build and Management

Notice Description

UK Defence and Security Procured an Exhibition Stand Build and Management Agency

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7daf38d7-1c57-4fc0-bbfc-ed241dd1caa3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2028 2-3 years
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 BUSINESS AND 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

OCEAN EVENTS

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