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DIT Attendance at British Fashion Council Events

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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26 Sep 2021 at 01:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade is seeking to promote British excellence in the fashion industry through its tender titled "DIT Attendance at British Fashion Council Events." This procurement is classified under business services, specifically within the sectors of law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. The tender process has now reached the award stage, with the contract concluded on 21 September 2021. The total budget for this initiative was £40,000, and the procurement method employed was a single tender action, which was below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract period began on 16 September 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies involved in fashion marketing, event management, and public relations to expand their reach and visibility in international markets. Businesses that excel in promoting UK fashion to overseas buyers and media would be particularly well-suited to participate in or collaborate through this initiative. The focus on sustainable fashion practices is also likely to attract companies geared towards eco-friendly solutions within the fashion sector, offering them avenues to engage with a global audience and enhance their business portfolios.

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Notice Title

DIT Attendance at British Fashion Council Events

Notice Description

DIT wish to promote British excellence in fashion to two audiences, 1) the international buyer who will place orders with UK designers and brands, 2) international media which will want to report positively in the media on the UK's offer, including demonstrating the UK's leadership in transitioning to a 'positive' (sustainable) fashion industry. The British Fashion Council have the expertise and networks to do this. DIT will be attending British Fashion Council Events in September 2021 to raise the profile of British fashion excellence and leveraging the reach of the British fashion sector into overseas markets

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ce5ae78-b78d-40d0-b70a-7a8829582908
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2021 - 21 Sep 2021 30 days
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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialmarevents@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2LB
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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