Tender

PROVISION OF UK'S ENGAGEMENT IN SMART CITIES EXPO IN SHENZEN

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

04 Jul 2018 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking a qualified service provider for the 'Provision of UK's Engagement in Smart Cities Expo in Shenzhen', scheduled between 21-23 August 2018. This tender is in the active phase and employs an open procurement method, allowing various opportunities for participation. Interested parties must submit their proposals before the tender period ends on 18 July 2018. The procurement falls under the category of 'Other community, social and personal services' and is applicable to delivery addresses across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management and associated services, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that possess strong capabilities in managing international events, liaising with government bodies, and delivering comprehensive support for large-scale exhibitions would be ideally positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract could pave the way for further collaborations with governmental agencies and broaden market presence in the event management sector.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF UK'S ENGAGEMENT IN SMART CITIES EXPO IN SHENZEN

Notice Description

The FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE ("the Customer") seeks to appoint a qualified Services Provider to deliver the event management and support to the UK's engagement in the fourth International Fair of Smart Cities Exposition in Shenzhen 21-23 August 2018.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b99eda46-e01d-4294-a11a-889d452172ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bbd3482-8afe-4501-b86d-f90f38b323b6
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 23 Aug 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
APAC Procurement Hub
Contact Email
apac.procurement@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
6328582200

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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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