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TRA - Events Management Agency

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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15 Oct 2024 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for events management services to Sparq Live Limited. The procurement, classified under the industry category of miscellaneous business and business-related services (CPV code: 79900000), involves managing future events globally, including in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £400,000, was part of a selective procurement process, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage is completed, with the contract period spanning from 15th October 2024 to 7th October 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the events management sector, particularly those well-suited to handling large-scale, international events. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had the chance to compete in this process, although this specific contract was awarded to a large enterprise. Engaging in such tenders can significantly boost business growth by enhancing portfolios with high-profile governmental contracts and expanding service reach into diverse markets.

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Notice Title

TRA - Events Management Agency

Notice Description

The Trade Remedies Authority has a requirement for an Events Management Agency to manage their future events.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7a72e3c-59d6-4300-a0f2-d55967910c75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df1d9bf-2716-48c9-9a2e-74d1621e92ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2024 - 7 Oct 2028 3-4 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 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 2EG
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

SPARQ LIVE

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