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title: "Games Accelerator 2024"
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# Games Accelerator 2024

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0df8a341-6dc8-4264-8cf8-6b24b0db0a5d

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Games Accelerator 2024," which falls under the event services industry category. The contract is aimed at providing business support to UK video games companies to enhance their international business capabilities through the Games Growth Programme by UKIE (UK Interactive Entertainment Association). The procurement used a single-source action method, and the total contract value is £36,000. The contract period starts on 20 December 2024 and ends on 31 March 2025. This initiative targets various locations including the UK, Europe, and other global regions.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the UK video games industry, particularly those looking to expand their international market presence. Companies with expertise in event services, gaming consultancy, and international business development would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The association with the Department for International Trade and the backing from UKIE suggests a well-supported programme, providing a substantial platform for gaining market insights and improving international business strategies.

## Notice

this contract is for business support to UK video games companies to help them to increase their international business capability. This will be achieved via UKIE - UK Interactive Entertainment Associate via their video games accelerator programme - the Games Growth Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/348b413b-c1a0-4871-8840-a82b5a80f4f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Sourced Action |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | THE UK INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/348b413b-c1a0-4871-8840-a82b5a80f4f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/348b413b-c1a0-4871-8840-a82b5a80f4f5
  14th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6373c33-6219-4d47-bcb3-f008c09178a6
  n/a

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