Tender

Providing Event Management Services for India-UK Future TECH Festival 2018

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

11 Sep 2018 at 10:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking proposals for the provision of Event Management Services for the India-UK Future TECH Festival 2018. This tender is categorised under services in the industry of cultural event organisation and is scheduled to take place on 12 December 2018 at The Imperial Hotel. The tender is currently in the open stage, with a submission deadline of 3 October 2018. The festival aims to highlight advancements in key sectors including AI, FinTech, and Cyber Security, reinforcing the importance of the India-UK tech partnership initiated earlier this year.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in event management, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in cultural or tech-related events. Companies with experience in managing high-profile festivals or conferences would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The event's focus on innovation and technology aligns with industries looking to expand their footprint in international markets, making it an ideal platform for businesses aiming to enhance their visibility and forge new partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Providing Event Management Services for India-UK Future TECH Festival 2018

Notice Description

An India-UK Tech Partnership Initiative 1. The FutureTECH festival is a thought- leadership festival taking place on 12 December 2018 at The Imperial Hotel, bringing together business, policy makers, venture capital, scientists, and entrepreneurs. 2. Announced by PMs Modi and May in April 2018 as a key deliverable in the India- UK Tech partnership, it will focus on the India- UK Tech Hub, Cluster Partnerships, AI/ Data, Future Healthcare, Future Mobility, FinTech and Cyber Security. 3. Attracting the best and brightest thought leaders, speakers, tech companies and entrepreneurs shaping the future, it will drive trade, investment and partnerships across key sectors, and promote and celebrate the UK and India as major tech and trading partners. 4. Taking place 2 years since PMs Modi and May inaugurated the India- UK Tech Festival in Delhi, November 2016, it will be the most significant UK-in-India event since Feb 2018's Createch Festival in Mumbai. This is a part of the GREAT campaign. It will demonstrate progress on the initiative announced during PM Modi's bi-lateral visit to UK in April 2018. Additional information: Please refer the Project No 1876 and ITT No 2552

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b004e87-c41b-4d57-89b4-a6f10dd4017f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eae2115-1198-4afc-b867-b3f9545bae37
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Swati Gupta
Contact Email
swati.gupta@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI - 110 021
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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