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Capability Event at IFE 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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17 Dec 2024 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has completed the procurement process for the "Capability Event at IFE 2025" under the public procurement category of Event services (CPV code 79952000). The event, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, will take place from 17-19 March 2025 at ExCeL London. The procurement was carried out through a single-sourced action and culminated in the award on 5 December 2024, with a contract value of GBP 20,400. The procurement stage is now complete, with key dates including the tender period end date of 4 December 2024 and the contract period from 5 December 2024 to 19 March 2025. The services are expected to be delivered across regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other global locations.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event services to engage in a high-profile industry event, facilitating peer-to-peer engagements for UK businesses. The winning bidder, Montgomery Group, highlights the potential for large-scale companies to benefit from exposure and networking within the food, drink, and hospitality sectors. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted for this tender, indicating a focus on established companies with substantial resources and expertise in managing large events worldwide.

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Notice Title

Capability Event at IFE 2025

Notice Description

IFE is the UK's largest and most successful product sourcing platform and takes place on 17-19 March 2025 at ExCeL London as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week. DBT requirement is to host a peer-to-peer session in IFE event for UK businesses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e298c6ad-1ad8-4407-8387-ef38434cb7c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43280bfe-2491-4463-ba75-1ee86d3e1cc5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Sourced Action
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
£20,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2024 - 19 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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 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

MONTGOMERY GROUP

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