This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

02 Jul 2026 at 15:38

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade, located in London, United Kingdom, was engaged in a procurement process related to the Global Health Exhibition 2026. This process involved event services under the industry category of public authority central government services. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition. Initially, a contract was awarded to the Association of British HealthTech Industries to facilitate the UK Pavilion at the exhibition. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the contract was terminated as of 2 July 2026, following the supplier's inability to fulfil the required services. The contract had an initial gross value of £37,390 and was supposed to span from 26 to 29 October 2026.

This procurement opportunity highlights significant avenues for businesses specialising in event services and those capable of managing large-scale exhibitions, particularly within the health sector. Enterprises that can demonstrate reliability and the ability to deliver under tight schedules might find new openings as the Department seeks to fill this void left by the termination. In particular, companies that have experience in government contracts and those with a robust portfolio in health-related exhibitions would be well-positioned to compete and collaborate with the Department for Business & Trade for future similar tenders. This situation could potentially lead to sustained business growth and increased visibility within the public sector marketplace.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Contract Details Notice

Notice Description

Department of Business and Trade attending the Global Health Exhibition 2026 through booking with the Association of British HealthTech Industries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b07e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062408-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
£32,632 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 29 Oct 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

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
Postcode Area
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

Association of British HealthTech Industries

Further Information

Notice Documents

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