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22 Jun 2026 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade based in the United Kingdom has concluded a direct procurement process titled "UKFT 2026 Lifestyle Japan," focusing on services in the event management sector. The contract was awarded to the British Allied Trades Federation and pertains to the Interior Lifestyle Tokyo B2B trade show for lifestyle and consumer goods, held annually at Tokyo Big Sight and organised by Messe Frankfurt Japan. The procurement followed a below-threshold method without competition, and the stages of the tender have been completed as of 22nd June 2026 with the contract signing occurring on 20th May 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in event services, particularly those with capabilities in international B2B trade shows. Given the scale and prestige of the Interior Lifestyle Tokyo event, companies specialising in lifestyle, design, and consumer goods can leverage this platform to strengthen their market presence and expand their business networks. Businesses of all sizes might gain valuable exposure and access to international markets through their participation and service provision at such high-profile events.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKFT 2026 Lifestyle Japan

Notice Description

Interior Lifestyle Tokyo is a leading international B2B trade show for lifestyle, design and consumer goods, held annually at Tokyo Big Sight and organised by Messe Frankfurt Japan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058700-2026
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
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

BRITISH ALLIED TRADES FEDERATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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