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FDEA delivery of "The Great British Showcase"

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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25 Sep 2025 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade, located in London, orchestrated the procurement process titled "FDEA delivery of The Great British Showcase," aimed at promoting event services. This initiative was scheduled for Anuga 2025 in Cologne under the service industry category. The process was finalised with a direct procurement method and completed below the threshold without competition. Notable dates include the contract signing and commencement on 3rd September 2025, with the contract running until 7th October 2025.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. The chosen supplier, Food & Drink Exporters Association Limited, indicates a favourable reception for businesses with expertise in the food and drink sector. Companies with a similar profile could leverage such opportunities by preparing to fulfil specialised service contracts in international settings, enhancing their reputation and expanding their portfolios.

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Notice Title

FDEA delivery of "The Great British Showcase"

Notice Description

FDEA delivery of "The Great British Showcase". Taking place during Anuga 2025 in Cologne.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a27f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059863-2025
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

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
£33,744 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 7 Oct 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

FOOD & DRINK EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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