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title: "The Africa Debate UAE Summit"
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# The Africa Debate UAE Summit

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79f3518a-ddef-47ab-8373-1a8b6f954a17

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade (DIT) awarded a contract for the "The Africa Debate UAE Summit" to Invest Africa Limited for event services. This investment forum focuses on UAE-Africa relations and will include a series of dialogues about trilateral trade and investment between the UK, UAE, and Africa. The contract, valued at £48,000, spans from 13 September 2024 to 30 November 2024, covering aspects such as programme management, venue hire, and food and beverage arrangements. The procurement process was a direct method, classified under Single Tender Action (below threshold), and is now in the award stage. The event location is specified across multiple regions, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World, with the tender period ending on 12 September 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in event management, logistics, and related services to demonstrate their capabilities on a global stage. Companies experienced in handling high-profile international events, particularly those with expertise in Africa-UAE relations, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The nature of the event highlights the importance of creating strategic partnerships and engaging with influential stakeholders in international trade and investment, thus making this an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their presence and services in the interconnected markets of the UK, UAE, and Africa.

## Notice

DBT participation at the Africa Debate Summit. The Africa Debate is the UAE's leading investment forum focused on Africa. The event will convene global businesses, private and public investment bodies, thought leaders, and policy makers for a series of dialogues about UAE-Africa relations in 2024 and beyond. A key component of the programme focuses on increasing trilateral trade and investment between key corridors, namely UK - UAE - Africa. Invest Africa will be responsible for the overall production, management and execution of the dinner, including all aspects related to the programme, attendance, venue hire and f&b. Final timings for the dinner to be confirmed in consultation with DBT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b908dbdd-1a1a-40aa-8700-33c9c581c786 |
| 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 | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | INVEST AFRICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b908dbdd-1a1a-40aa-8700-33c9c581c786

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b908dbdd-1a1a-40aa-8700-33c9c581c786
  11th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/267a6890-e0d4-4143-8f17-ddd9cfa3afc2
  Redacted Contract

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