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DBT requirement SOF Week 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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18 Aug 2025 at 10:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the ‘DBT requirement SOF Week 2025’ has been concluded, with the contract awarded to Clarion Events LIMITED by the Department for Business & Trade. This process focused on providing services in the event services industry, with a specific requirement for a stand build at SOF week 2025. The procurement method used was direct, under a below threshold contract awarded without competition. The contract, spanning from 20th February to 9th May 2025, is valued at £29,786.67, excluding VAT. This contract is under the jurisdiction of the public authority in the central government sector and located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for large event service providers due to the scale and requirements of the stand build for the SOF Week. Such contracts are well-suited for companies with the capability to handle significant event infrastructure and logistics. Although the procurement stage is complete, it highlights the Department for Business & Trade’s procurement needs, which could be indicative of future opportunities in the sector. Businesses experienced in event services and familiar with central government projects in the UK can consider positioning themselves for similar tender opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBT requirement SOF Week 2025

Notice Description

UKDSE requirement for stand build at SOF week 25.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058995
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049419-2025
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
£29,786 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2025 - 9 May 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

CLARION EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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