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DBT participation at Mobile World Conference 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Award

07 Nov 2024 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has awarded a contract for the participation at the Mobile World Congress 2025, the world's leading telecommunications conference held in Barcelona. The contract involves hiring space for the UK Pavilion to showcase UK exhibitors and was completed via a direct procurement method, identified as a single tender action below the threshold. The event will span from 13th November 2024 to 31st March 2025. Key participants include Trade Fair Support Ltd as the primary supplier, with the contract valued at £21,715. The procurement stage of this contract is in the award phase, with the award notice published on 7th November 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses within the event services sector, particularly those specialising in large-scale international events and exhibitions. Companies equipped to support the logistical needs and promotional activities for major conferences like the Mobile World Congress would find this tender particularly beneficial. Although this specific tender was awarded through a single tender action, firms skilled in high-profile event preparations and management are best suited to seek similar future opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their portfolio and increase exposure to international markets.

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Notice Title

DBT participation at Mobile World Conference 2025

Notice Description

Mobile World Congress Barcelona is the world's biggest Telecommunications conference. This contract is for the space hire at the event for the UK Pavilion to promote UK exhibitors

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eedb4c28-77e9-458a-b7b1-73dc348c082b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/036216b8-750b-4a43-916f-dc565d17c6f8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,715 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,715 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2024 - 31 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

TRADE FAIR SUPPORT

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