Award

UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka - Full Operational Services (FOS)

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2024 at 15:24

Tender

27 Mar 2024 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for the provision of Full Operational Services (FOS) for the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan. This contract, essential for the successful operation and visitor experience of the UK Pavilion, includes services such as event management, retail, restaurant and bar provision, and general staffing with bilingual English and Japanese staff. Bray Leino Ltd has been selected as the supplier, with the contract period running from 8th July 2024 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the total contract value is £10,800,000 inclusive of VAT.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, retail trade, catering, and staffing services. The contract’s substantial budget and scope can lead to considerable business growth, particularly for organisations with experience in large-scale international events. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are highly encouraged to consider similar future tenders as the procurement process recognises the suitability of SMEs, which can leverage their expertise to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka - Full Operational Services (FOS)

Notice Description

The United Kingdom (UK) is participating in World Expo 2025, which runs from 13 April 2025 - 13 October 2025 and will take place in Osaka, Kansai, Japan. His Majesty's Government (HMG) will deliver a self-built UK Pavilion (UKP) at Expo 2025 Osaka. This requirement for the provision of Full Operational Services (FOS) to support the delivery of the UK Pavilion (UKP) at Expo 2025 Osaka. HMG wishes to appoint a supplier to bring together a range of different services necessary for successful operation of UKP, including event management, retail, restaurant and bar provision and all the associated specialist and general supporting staffing and services. FOS will be fundamental in achieving a world class visitor experience. The following services make up the overall Full Operational Services required for the UK Pavilion: 1. Events Management - A full end to end events management service (including catering) for the variety of events which will take place at UKP. 2. Retail Services - A retail offering located in the gift shop which enhances the visitor experience and complements the theme of the UKP. 3. Restaurant and Bar Services - The UKP will have a food and beverage offering, through the provision of a welcoming restaurant and bar that will enhance the visitor experience and be complementary to the overall theme of the Pavilion. 4. General staffing and Supporting Services - A variety of front of house and back of house staffing roles are required to ensure the smooth running and operation of the UKP, including bilingual English and Japanese staff. The budget for the Contract is a range between is PS7,000,000 - PS9,000,000 (Seven Million Pounds to Nine Million Pounds) excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c47c18-b9e8-4f52-9a2a-04c5334e6195
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

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


CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

55900000 - Retail trade services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,800,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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 2BL
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

BRAY LEINO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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