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Participation to Hello Tomorrow Summit 2026

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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20 Feb 2026 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office located in London, focuses on the "Participation to Hello Tomorrow Summit 2026". This contract is situated within the services industry category and is related to event services. The award stage of this procurement was recently completed on 19th February 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, below the threshold level, without a competitive process. This contract is scheduled to be active from 11th June 2026 to 12th June 2026, with a total contract value of £25,989.43 (gross value). The procurement initiative aims to enhance the UK's positioning as an advanced deep tech market during the summit.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those with expertise in international exhibitions and technology-related events. Even though the procurement method was executed directly, businesses that partake in or support large-scale events like summits or expos could find similar opportunities to showcase their capabilities and secure visibility in high-profile settings. Companies with robust logistical operations and event management expertise are particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Participation to Hello Tomorrow Summit 2026

Notice Description

The exhibition space at the Hello Tomorrow Summit 2026 will position the UK as an attractive and advanced deep tech market and help platform key UK businesses attending the summit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015477-2026
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
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
£21,657 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

HELLO TOMORROW

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