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Event Management Services for London Fashion Weeks and London Showrooms Events

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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21 Feb 2019 at 17:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) initiated a tender for "Event Management Services for London Fashion Weeks and London Showrooms Events," with a total value of £220,000. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on fashion show organisation services. The tender period ended on 30 April 2018, and the contract was awarded to the British Fashion Council (BFC) for the duration from 1 May 2018 to 31 March 2019. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, permitting the BFC to manage and execute events throughout the 2018/19 season in locations including London, France, and China.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the event management and fashion sectors to enhance their market presence. Companies specialising in event organisation, particularly those with experience in fashion-related events, would be well-positioned to benefit from future contracts in similar sectors. SMEs are encouraged to consider how they might align their services with the objectives of the DIT and the BFC, aiming to secure participation in upcoming events where data collection and international buyer engagement are key components.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Event Management Services for London Fashion Weeks and London Showrooms Events

Notice Description

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is providing event management services, data collection and reporting production services to the Department for International Trade (DIT). The BFC will run their London Fashion Week (LFW) and London Fashion Week Mens (LWFM) Events throughout the 18/19 season. They will also run London Showrooms events in France and China. At these events, the BFC will provide event management services, including organising participants and arranging meetings for UK Designers and International Buyers. The BFC will provide DIT branded content will appear on event materials and documentation. The BFC will collect data on attendees (compliantly) and use this to record and measure Export Wins in the Fashion Sector. The BFC owns these events and thus single tender action was the only route to market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d26d4d8a-bc9a-447c-b085-017e36a94849
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b3ee93-39b6-4031-b980-b84233da380c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79955000 - Fashion shows organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 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 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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