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Expo 2020 Dubai UK Pavilion Provision of Hospitality Services

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2021 at 15:08

Award Notice
Tender

12 Jan 2021 at 09:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has been facilitated by the Department for International Trade, which has awarded a contract titled "Expo 2020 Dubai UK Pavilion Provision of Hospitality Services." This contract falls under the catering services category and is located in Dubai, relating to the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a contract value of £2,500,000. The contract period commenced on 24 March 2021 and is set to conclude on 23 March 2022, with the tender period ending on 16 February 2021.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in hospitality and catering services, particularly those experienced in managing high-profile events such as international exhibitions. Smaller enterprises and those that are part of the voluntary and community sector may find this particularly appealing, as the procurement identified some suitability criteria that support participation from SMEs. This contract could significantly enhance their market presence and capability in the competitive landscape of international event services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expo 2020 Dubai UK Pavilion Provision of Hospitality Services

Notice Description

Through an open competition the Secretary of State for the Department for International Trade (the Authority) has awarded a concession contract under the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 for the provision of Hospitality Services for the UK Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020. The Services will be provided for the Front and Back of House at the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, including VIP and fine dining.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6606603b-4796-4f77-a236-f92563f95d8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6361324-b1a5-4052-85fe-2a5db3cb255a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 1-2 years
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
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 2AW
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

LIVING HOSPITALITY

Further Information

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