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The Africa Debate UAE Summit

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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11 Oct 2024 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) awarded a contract for the "The Africa Debate UAE Summit" to Invest Africa Limited for event services. This investment forum focuses on UAE-Africa relations and will include a series of dialogues about trilateral trade and investment between the UK, UAE, and Africa. The contract, valued at £48,000, spans from 13 September 2024 to 30 November 2024, covering aspects such as programme management, venue hire, and food and beverage arrangements. The procurement process was a direct method, classified under Single Tender Action (below threshold), and is now in the award stage. The event location is specified across multiple regions, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World, with the tender period ending on 12 September 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in event management, logistics, and related services to demonstrate their capabilities on a global stage. Companies experienced in handling high-profile international events, particularly those with expertise in Africa-UAE relations, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The nature of the event highlights the importance of creating strategic partnerships and engaging with influential stakeholders in international trade and investment, thus making this an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their presence and services in the interconnected markets of the UK, UAE, and Africa.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Africa Debate UAE Summit

Notice Description

DBT participation at the Africa Debate Summit. The Africa Debate is the UAE's leading investment forum focused on Africa. The event will convene global businesses, private and public investment bodies, thought leaders, and policy makers for a series of dialogues about UAE-Africa relations in 2024 and beyond. A key component of the programme focuses on increasing trilateral trade and investment between key corridors, namely UK - UAE - Africa. Invest Africa will be responsible for the overall production, management and execution of the dinner, including all aspects related to the programme, attendance, venue hire and f&b. Final timings for the dinner to be confirmed in consultation with DBT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79f3518a-ddef-47ab-8373-1a8b6f954a17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b908dbdd-1a1a-40aa-8700-33c9c581c786
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 1-6 months
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 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

INVEST AFRICA

Further Information

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