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DBT presence at eTail London 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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03 Jun 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Business & Trade involved securing services for their presence at eTail London 2025. The contracting authority, located at the Old Admiralty Building in London, belongs to the public authority - central government category. This tender, classified under the services industry and specifically related to event services, was completed through a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. It involved attendance at the eTail event, including access to a private meeting room, guest passes, and online services. The operational period for the contract started on 29th May 2025 and ended on 25th June 2025, with the contract being signed on 28th May 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in providing event services, particularly those focusing on event logistics, hospitality, and associated services. Given its direct procurement method, it was awarded without competition to Worldwide Business Research USA LLC, a small-to-medium enterprise from the United States. Businesses specialising in similar services and seeking to expand their international presence might find similar opportunities with central government tenders, especially those operating in regions like the UK, where such events provide valuable exposure and networking avenues.

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Notice Title

DBT presence at eTail London 2025

Notice Description

DBT requirement to attend the eTail event which in turn will give DBT access to the event, a private meeting room, guest passes and online services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029536-2025
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
SME

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
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2025 - 25 Jun 2025 30 days
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
commercialmarevents@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

WORLDWIDE BUSINESS RESEARCH USA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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