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title: "DBT Participation at Walpole New York Trade Mission"
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# DBT Participation at Walpole New York Trade Mission

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-151fd2b8-5f5e-4889-bd23-3f037c3c88d0

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has successfully completed a procurement process for the DBT Participation at Walpole New York Trade Mission. This tender, classified under event services (CPV code 79952000), involved organising a five-day trade mission to New York scheduled from 17th to 21st March 2025. The contract, valued at £24,000 GBP, was awarded directly through single tender action to Walpole. Key dates included the contract start date on 15th October 2024 and end date on 31st March 2025. The awarded contract was publicly noted on 31st October 2024, with procurement undertaken under direct procurement methods, indicating a below-threshold single tender action.

This tender offers significant business growth prospects, especially for companies specialising in event management and international trade facilitation. Firms with experience in organising high-profile trade missions and promoting luxury brands would be well-suited for similar opportunities. The trade mission aims to enhance the presence and visibility of British luxury in the US and attract high-value American visitors to the UK, therefore holding potential for businesses engaged in luxury goods, tourism, and hospitality sectors to network and expand their market reach.

## Notice

DBT Trade Mission at Walpole in New York. In March 2025 Walpole will lead a five day delegation to New York from the 17th to 21st March. Building on the success of previous trips, the newly formatted programme will see Walpole host a series of events and meetings to promote both British luxury in the US and high-value American visitors to the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3bba158-4a2f-44cf-b9eb-9638197ad79e |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000 |
| 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 | WALPOLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2024 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3bba158-4a2f-44cf-b9eb-9638197ad79e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3bba158-4a2f-44cf-b9eb-9638197ad79e
  31st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b7c7bca-9129-417a-8612-28a9c26982bf
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