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title: "FT Future of Retail Summit - bespoke roundtable DBT"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2024-09-27"
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# FT Future of Retail Summit - bespoke roundtable DBT

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07296e12-5102-4171-bc3e-5866f9ac5b90

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has completed the procurement process for a bespoke roundtable at the Future of Retail Summit, scheduled for 17th September 2024. The procurement, classified under miscellaneous services, had a value of £30,000 and was executed through a single tender action below threshold, awarding the contract to Financial Times. The contract period spanned from 29th August 2024 to 1st October 2024, and the procurement process was in the award stage as of 27th September 2024. The services are intended to be delivered across various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in high-profile event management and facilitation, particularly those with expertise in the retail sector. Large-scale services providers with the capability to organise and manage bespoke professional events would find themselves well-suited to similar tenders. Participating in such meaningful industry events under the banner of a prominent client like the Department for International Trade can also enhance a supplier's business credibility and market reach.

## Notice

DBT requirement of an opportunity of bespoke round table at the Future of Retail Summit on the 17th September 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2517579e-ce04-43d9-b818-1c23f6ba7d6b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2024 - 1 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FINANCIAL TIMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 20:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2517579e-ce04-43d9-b818-1c23f6ba7d6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2517579e-ce04-43d9-b818-1c23f6ba7d6b
  27th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/923aec6c-a361-4413-a6aa-aae5c1ba7cdc
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