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DBT Walpole British Luxury UAE Trade Mission

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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29 Jan 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DBT Walpole British Luxury UAE Trade Mission," hosted by the Department for Business & Trade, has reached the award and contract stage. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on event services, and is scheduled to occur in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from 26th to 30th January 2026. The procurement was conducted directly without competition, as it was below the threshold. The Walpole Committee Limited has been selected as the supplier to deliver branding, event briefings, and more, to enhance the trade mission's success. The contract was officially signed on 23rd January 2026, with an agreed gross amount of GBP 21,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the luxury goods sector, especially for businesses looking to expand their reach into the UAE markets. Companies specialising in event services, branding, and trade facilitation stand to gain considerably by providing expertise in similar initiatives. The collaboration might be particularly beneficial for SMEs that wish to leverage their agility and innovation in delivering high-quality services in the dynamic environment of international trade events. Moreover, engaging in such missions can open avenues for long-term partnerships and visibility in new markets.

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Notice Title

DBT Walpole British Luxury UAE Trade Mission

Notice Description

Luxury UAE Trade Mission to take place in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, 26-30 January 2026. The Walpole Committee are providing DBT branding, pre-event and post-event briefings, attendance at mission events, a DBT-led roundtable, and additional invitations to Walpole events.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061195
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007860-2026
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
£17,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026 30 days
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

THE WALPOLE COMMITTEE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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