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UK Black Business Show 26

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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25 Mar 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UK Black Business Show 2026", undertaken by UK Export Finance, has reached the completion stage, with a focus on business services relating to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and more, located across the United Kingdom. This direct procurement method was performed below the competition threshold, resulting in a joint event with UK Black Business Show Limited. The contract was signed on 23 March 2026, with the service delivery scheduled from 1 April 2026 to 31 May 2026, and a gross value of £42,000. The main award category is services, fitting within the CPV classification 79000000.

This procurement offers significant potential for businesses specialising in business services such as marketing, law, recruitment, consulting, and other related fields. SMEs, particularly those seeking to expand their presence in government or public sector projects, might find opportunities in associative events similar to the UK Black Business Show. The collaboration with UK Export Finance illustrates the opportunity for smaller businesses to partner with central government entities, paving the way for growth through visibility and networking avenues inherent to such events.

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Notice Title

UK Black Business Show 26

Notice Description

Joint event for UKEF and UKBBS in April

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027265-2026
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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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