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LA Sync Trade Mission 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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04 Jun 2026 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "LA Sync Trade Mission 2026" was conducted by the Department for Business & Trade, located at the Old Admiralty Building in London. This initiative falls under the services industry category and was aimed at promoting UK music to US film, TV, advertising, and gaming industries. The procurement stage for this contract is marked as complete, with the contract being awarded on 20th May 2026 to BPI (British Recorded Music Industry) Ltd. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below threshold without competition.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in event services, particularly those familiar with organising trade missions and capable of international collaboration. Businesses that are well-suited to participate in such tenders are typically those experienced in the cultural and creative industries, able to engage with media sectors such as film and television. The sizable budget of £30,000 (gross amount) indicates substantial facilitation of services, providing an opportunity for firms looking to expand their portfolio in international trade missions and networking within the music and media landscapes.

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Notice Title

LA Sync Trade Mission 2026

Notice Description

Program delivery of the LA Sync Mission, which is an annual, multi-day trade mission organised by BPI, MPA and the Department for Business and Trade to promote UK music to the US film, TV, advertising and gaming industries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052767-2026
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
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 20 May 2026 24 hours
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BPI (BRITISH RECORDED MUSIC INDUSTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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