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DBT requirement for lounge and trade mission at INDEX Saudi Arabia 25-26

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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05 Jun 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Business & Trade involves the provision of a lounge and a trade mission event at INDEX Saudi Arabia for the year 2025-2026. This contracting process has moved to the Award stage, with an award status marked as active. Classified under the services category, specifically event services, this procurement process utilized a direct method without competition, indicating it was below threshold. The contract commenced on 4th June 2025 and will conclude on 11th September 2025, with the Department for Business & Trade located in London, UK, acting as the buying organization.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those proficient in event services, to engage with international markets such as Saudi Arabia. Given the nature of the contract, businesses involved in event management, interior design, or trade missions can benefit immensely from such exposure and networking. Companies with an established presence or experience in dealing with large-scale events, like the awarded supplier Commercial Interiors UK, are especially well-suited to participate in similar future tenders initiated by central government bodies aiming to strengthen business ties abroad.

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Notice Title

DBT requirement for lounge and trade mission at INDEX Saudi Arabia 25-26

Notice Description

DBT requirement for the provision of a lounge at INDEX Saudi Arabia 25-26 alongside trade mission.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0543e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030373-2025
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
£24,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 11 Sep 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
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

COMMERCIAL INTERIORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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