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25 Jun 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade, a central government authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for the "IFGS/UK Fintech Week event package" under the services category, with a focus on event services. This procurement, which employed a direct method without competition, aimed to provide increased visibility and engagement for participants throughout the UK FinTech Week. The award was given to the supplier Innovate Finance, a large organisation also based in London. The contract was signed and became active on 22 April 2026, and spanned two days with a gross value of £20,000.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the event services industry, particularly those that can provide enhanced engagement and networking solutions. Such contracts are ideal for large-scale event management companies and firms specialising in digital signage and matchmaking services, as they enable these businesses to showcase their capabilities in high-profile public sector events. Participation in similar tenders allows businesses to strengthen their presence in the government sector and form valuable connections that could lead to future opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

IFGS/UK Fintech week event package

Notice Description

The package provides comprehensive visibility and engagement across IFGS and UK FinTech Week, including complimentary delegate passes, networking and matchmaking access, digital signage, a basic exhibition stand, and a speaking role on the main agenda.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bce3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059760-2026
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
£16,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

INNOVATE FINANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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