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Research Report: The UK Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 from a historical context

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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10 Sep 2025 at 13:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process is led by the Department for Business & Trade, located in London, United Kingdom. This tender, titled "Research Report: The UK Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 from a historical context," falls under the services category, specifically research services, with the procurement method being direct and classified as below threshold without competition. It has reached the contract stage, with the contract having been signed on 8th September 2025, and is scheduled to be active until 6th February 2026. The contract was awarded to Harriet Atkinson, also based in London, for the sum of GBP 22,861.03.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in research services and have a focus on producing comprehensive and qualitative evaluations. A well-suited contender would have experience in conducting insightful assessments that inform future projects and showcase expertise in international contexts. Given the nature of the procurement method, businesses with established relationships and a reputation for delivering high-quality research in public sector projects may find such prospects advantageous for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Report: The UK Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 from a historical context

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade is seeking a supplier to who can conduct an independent, qualitative, robust, and comprehensive review of the UK presence at Expo 2025 Osaka and present their findings in a publishable report. The report should provide an objective, insightful evaluation that can inform future international showcases.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059798
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055411-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,861 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 6 Feb 2026 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
dataandsystems@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

HARRIET ATKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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