Planning

UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka - Full Operational Services (FOS)

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Planning

08 Feb 2024 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade is planning to procure Full Operational Services (FOS) for the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. The procurement involves providing event management, retail, restaurant, and bar services, with a total estimated value of £5,833,333.33 (excl. VAT). The UK aims to enhance its bilateral relationship with Japan and promote a distinct 'British' experience, focusing on sustainability and innovation. The Contract Notice is expected to be published in March 2024, with Expo 2025 scheduled to run from 13th April to 13th October 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the services sector, particularly in events management, retail, catering, staffing, and supporting services. Companies with expertise in delivering immersive visitor experiences and showcasing cultural themes will be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is likely to be an Open Procedure (1-Stage) and interested businesses should monitor updates for any changes in requirements or deadlines as the procurement progresses.

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Notice Title

UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka - Full Operational Services (FOS)

Notice Description

His Majesty's Government (HMG), has a potential requirement for the provision of Full Operational Services (FOS) to support the delivery of the UK Pavilion (UKP) at Expo 2025 Osaka. Expo 2025 ("Expo") will be taking place in Osaka, Japan. Expo will run from 13th April 2025 to 13th October 2025. This Expo is a World Expo, which is a global gathering of nations dedicated to finding solutions to pressing challenges of our time by offering a journey inside a universal theme through engaging and immersive activities. The overarching theme of Expo 2025 is "Designing Future Society for Our Lives". Expo will welcome visitors from all over the world, allowing countries to build extraordinary pavilions and transform the host city for years to come. HMG wishes to appoint a supplier to bring together a range of different services necessary for successful operation of UKP, including event management, retail, restaurant and bar provision and all the associated specialist and general supporting staffing and services. Full operational services (FOS) will be fundamental in achieving a world class visitor experience. The restaurant, bar, events and retail offer look & feel should enhance the visitor experience and be complimentary to our overall theme and message of showcasing the best of British/UK themed items. HMG is targeting March 2024 for the publication of the Contract Notice (this is subject to change). This competition offers the awarded supplier the chance to be an integral part of the UK's contribution to 'Designing Future Society for Our Lives' at Expo 2025 Osaka. The UK's overarching objectives at Expo 2025 Osaka are to: 1. Strengthen the UK's bilateral relationship with Japan; and 2. Positively influence perceptions of the UK in Japan by: *Delivering an impactful and engaging visitor experience *Provide a distinct 'British' experience (demonstrating both UK heritage and modernity) *Promoting the UK as a leader in sustainability and innovation The UK is focusing on how we collaborate with the world to save lives - human, wildlife and planet. We will share the stories of the people and places that make our country unique - from bold breakthroughs and twists on tradition, to the fresh perspectives that challenge convention and stimulate progress. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued solely for the purpose of alerting the market to a potential upcoming procurement and it is not a Contract Notice or a commitment to buy. All information contained in this PIN is subject to change

Lot Information

Lot 1

HMG is looking to procure the services of one supplier or consortium with use of their supply chain e.g. sub-contractors to help bring together a range of different services necessary for successful operation of the UK Pavilion (UKP)UKP. The following services make up the overall 'Full Operational Services' required for the UK Pavilion: 1. Events Management. - A full end to end events management service (including catering) for the variety of events which will take place at UKP. 2. 2. Retail Services. A retail offering located in the giftshop which enhances the visitor experience and complements the theme of the UKP. 3. Restaurant and Bar Services. The UKP will have a food and beverage offering, through the provision of a welcoming restaurant and bar that will enhance the visitor experience and be complementary to the overall theme of the Pavilion. 4. General staffing and Supporting Services. A variety of front of house and back of house staffing roles are required to ensure the smooth running and operation of the UKP. Additional information: HMG is targeting March 2024 for the publication of the Contract Notice. At current, it is anticipated that this requirement will be procured through a Open Procedure (1-Stage) Procurement (Regulation 27 of the PCR 2015). The estimated total value of this requirement is PS7,000,000 (Incl. VAT) (est. PS5,833,333.33 (excl.VAT)) All information in this notice is subject to change

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043870
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004269-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55900000 - Retail trade services

79600000 - Recruitment services

79710000 - Security services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,833,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BL
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

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