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DBT sponsorship of Smart Data Forum

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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08 May 2025 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade, a central government authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for the sponsorship of the Smart Data Forum 2025. The contract is awarded to CTRL-SHIFT LIMITED under a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, focusing on event services within the data and technology industry sectors. The contract period spans from 29th April 2025 to 14th June 2025, with a total gross value of £60,000. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the Department's visibility and reputation, marking a significant engagement in fostering innovation in these sectors.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses within the service industry, particularly those specialising in event services, to engage with government entities and showcase their capabilities. Although the procurement process was concluded directly without competition, similar opportunities might arise due to the growing emphasis on data and technology visibility. Large enterprises with expertise in event management and those seeking to establish a footprint in public sector collaborations can benefit from such contracts by boosting their profile and entering into governmental partnerships, thus fostering business growth.

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Notice Title

DBT sponsorship of Smart Data Forum

Notice Description

The overall objective of the partnership is to sponsor the Smart Data Forum 2025 to enhance DBT's visibility and reputation within the data and technology sectors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019564-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 14 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dbtctbmu@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CTRL-SHIFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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