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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Business & Trade involves the acquisition of an event stand at the IAAPA Expo 2026, held in Orlando, United States. The industry category for this contract is services, specifically event services, and it has been conducted through a direct procurement method due to its classification as below threshold, which eliminated the need for competition. The contract was signed on 24th February 2026, with the event scheduled from 16th to 20th November 2026. This procurement stage is categorized under ‘Award’ and is marked as complete, with the Department for Business & Trade acting as the central government buying authority based in London, United Kingdom. The legal framework for this tender is supported by the UK Public General Act 2023/54.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those experienced in handling international exhibitions and trade shows like IAAPA. Given the direct award to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, large-scale organisations that offer comprehensive event management capabilities could find similar government contracts beneficial for expanding their international portfolios. Such contracts not only enhance visibility in global markets but also facilitate potential collaborations and networking within the amusement park and attractions industry, providing a platform for business growth and increased market reach.

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Notice Title

Event Stand at IAAPA Expo 2026, Orlando

Notice Description

Event Stand at the IAAPA Expo 2026 in Orlando

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cac4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066186-2026
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
£28,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 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

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AMUSEMENT PARKS AND ATTRACTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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