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title: "Providing Event Management Services for India-UK Future TECH Festival 2018"
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# Providing Event Management Services for India-UK Future TECH Festival 2018

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b004e87-c41b-4d57-89b4-a6f10dd4017f

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking proposals for the provision of Event Management Services for the India-UK Future TECH Festival 2018. This tender is categorised under services in the industry of cultural event organisation and is scheduled to take place on 12 December 2018 at The Imperial Hotel. The tender is currently in the open stage, with a submission deadline of 3 October 2018. The festival aims to highlight advancements in key sectors including AI, FinTech, and Cyber Security, reinforcing the importance of the India-UK tech partnership initiated earlier this year.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in event management, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in cultural or tech-related events. Companies with experience in managing high-profile festivals or conferences would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The event's focus on innovation and technology aligns with industries looking to expand their footprint in international markets, making it an ideal platform for businesses aiming to enhance their visibility and forge new partnerships.

## Notice

An India-UK Tech Partnership Initiative 1. The FutureTECH festival is a thought- leadership festival taking place on 12 December 2018 at The Imperial Hotel, bringing together business, policy makers, venture capital, scientists, and entrepreneurs. 2. Announced by PMs Modi and May in April 2018 as a key deliverable in the India- UK Tech partnership, it will focus on the India- UK Tech Hub, Cluster Partnerships, AI/ Data, Future Healthcare, Future Mobility, FinTech and Cyber Security. 3. Attracting the best and brightest thought leaders, speakers, tech companies and entrepreneurs shaping the future, it will drive trade, investment and partnerships across key sectors, and promote and celebrate the UK and India as major tech and trading partners. 4. Taking place 2 years since PMs Modi and May inaugurated the India- UK Tech Festival in Delhi, November 2016, it will be the most significant UK-in-India event since Feb 2018's Createch Festival in Mumbai. This is a part of the GREAT campaign. It will demonstrate progress on the initiative announced during PM Modi's bi-lateral visit to UK in April 2018. Additional information: Please refer the Project No 1876 and ITT No 2552

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eae2115-1198-4afc-b867-b3f9545bae37 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | NEW DELHI - 110 021 |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2018 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eae2115-1198-4afc-b867-b3f9545bae37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eae2115-1198-4afc-b867-b3f9545bae37
  11th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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