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DBT international delegate programme at the Great Escape 25-26

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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27 Jun 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Department for Business & Trade, based in London, United Kingdom. This tender, titled "DBT international delegate programme at the Great Escape 25-26," falls under the industry category of services with a focus on event services. The project was located in London and reached the award stage on 27th June 2025, culminating in a contract signed on 20th June 2025. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, ensuring a swift contracting process. The programme was planned for the 21st to the 24th of June 2025, with the contract having a gross value of £12,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in event services to enhance their portfolios through participation in international delegate programmes. While the contract was directly awarded to Mama Festivals Ltd, a large enterprise, smaller businesses in event management could gain valuable insight into large-scale event coordination and implementation. This represents an opportunity for similar companies to connect with central government bodies, potentially positioning themselves for future contract bids, fostering business growth and expansion in the UK events sector.

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Notice Title

DBT international delegate programme at the Great Escape 25-26

Notice Description

DBT will collaborate with Mama Festivals to facilitate a curated international delegate programme. .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05551a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035769-2025
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
£9,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2025 - 24 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

MAMA FESTIVALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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