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Expo 2020 Dubai UK Pavilion Provision of Hospitality Services

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2021 at 21:55

Tender

12 Jan 2021 at 23:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the provision of hospitality services for the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, overseen by the Department for International Trade. This open tender, classified under catering services (CPV code 55520000), was officially awarded on 25 March 2021. The contract is valued at £1,500,000 and is active, with services required for both front and back of house operations, including VIP and fine dining. The procurement method is open procedure, compliant with the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016, and the intended contract duration is twelve months with a possibility of a six-month extension. Notably, the submission deadline for bids was set for 16 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the hospitality sector, especially for businesses specialising in catering and high-end dining services. Companies equipped to deliver quality hospitality at international events, particularly those familiar with large-scale operations and able to manage fine dining experiences, would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. The emphasis on an open procurement process also allows a diverse range of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to participate in providing services at this prestigious event.

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Notice Title

Expo 2020 Dubai UK Pavilion Provision of Hospitality Services

Notice Description

Through an open competition the Secretary of State for the Department for International Trade (the Authority) has awarded a concession contract under the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 for the provision of Hospitality Services for the UK Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Through an open competition the Secretary of State for the Department for International Trade (the Authority) has awarded a concession contract under the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 for the provision of Hospitality Services for the UK Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020. The Services will be provided for the Front and Back of House at the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, including VIP and fine dining.

Renewal: Option to extend by six (6) months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0289bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010490-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
majorworldeventscommercial@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
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

LIVING HOSPITALITY

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