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UK Black Business Show 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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25 Sep 2025 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade has completed the procurement process for the "UK Black Business Show 2025" under the industry category of services, specifically event services. The contracting authority is based in London, United Kingdom, and operates within the central government public authority classification. This procurement employed a direct method, executed below the threshold without competition, to secure stand space at the UK Black Business Show 2025. The process reached its award stage on 25th September 2025, with the contract commencing on 10th September 2025 and concluding on 18th October 2025.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in event services, particularly those experienced with exhibitions and trade shows. It is ideally suited for SMEs with capabilities in event organisation and management. The winning supplier, UK Black Business Show Limited, demonstrates how small and medium-sized enterprises can successfully engage with central government entities to provide specialised services. By leveraging such opportunities, similar businesses can aim to expand their reach and enhance their profiles within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

UK Black Business Show 2025

Notice Description

Stand space at the UK Black Business Show 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a282
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059867-2025
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
£15,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 18 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

UK BLACK BUSINESS SHOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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