Planning

Early Market Engagement

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Planning

14 Sep 2023 at 14:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade is planning a tender for the provision of Full Operational Services (FOS) to support the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. The Expo will run from 13th April 2025 to 13th October 2025 in Osaka, Japan. The estimated total value of the requirement is £7,000,000. The tender is in the planning stage, and the Contract Notice is expected to be published in March 2024. The procurement method will likely be an Open Procedure (1-Stage) Procurement.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialized in event management, retail, restaurant services, and staffing to participate and potentially secure a contract worth £7,000,000. The UK Pavilion project aims to strengthen UK-Japan relations and promote the UK's image in Japan by delivering an engaging visitor experience. Businesses focusing on delivering high-quality services aligned with the UK's theme of sustainability and innovation are encouraged to participate in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Market Engagement

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. HMG wish to engage the market for the Full Operational Services (FOS) to support the UK's presence at Expo 2025. This may include, but is not limited to: event management, full retail services provision, full restaurant and hospitality services provision and all the associated specialist and general supporting staffing and services. Several options are being explored including the procurement of one integrated service or procuring services independently through multiple contracts. HMG will be conducting a series of market engagement activities between September 2023 and March 2024. Market Engagement may take multiple rounds and consist of the following types of engagement. - Survey/ questionnaires - 1 to 1 meetings with potential suppliers - Focus groups / supplier days - Webinars Feedback from suppliers via this early engagement will help inform our thinking and shape the future commercial strategy for FOS. If you are interested in this potential opportunity, DBT would like to engage with you. Please email your company details, specifying which part of the FOS services your company specialises in including a main point of contact to MajorWorldEventsCommercial@trade.gov.uk This is Early Market Engagement for a potential opportunity, as such, DBT is not obligated to run a procurement following this activity and is not liable for any costs associated with participating in this Early Engagement. Please see Attachment Titled UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka - Full Operational Services (FOS) -Early Engagement Notice for further details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0200196-ed97-44bf-9243-233e61fd6f28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/add9279f-ea55-4d73-b433-4f8144266e5f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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