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Cannes Lions 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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07 Aug 2025 at 12:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cannes Lions 2025" contract was conducted by the Department for Business & Trade, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom. The tender was focused on the services category, specifically event services, for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in the advertising and creative communications industry. The procurement method used was direct and did not involve a competitive process, as it was below the threshold for mandatory competition. The contract began on 16 June 2025 and concluded on 31 July 2025, with the contract being awarded to UKAEG, a large supplier based in London.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in event services and the creative communications sector. Companies with expertise in managing high-profile international events stand to benefit, especially those that can offer innovative solutions and high-quality services. The direct procurement method indicates a preference for establishing partnerships with businesses that are already recognised within the industry, making it suitable for well-established firms looking to expand their portfolio of prestigious events.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cannes Lions 2025

Notice Description

Cannes Lions, The International Festival of Creativity, event for the advertising and creative communications industry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058360
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046922-2025
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
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

UKAEG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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