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title: "Event Management Services for London Fashion Weeks and London Showrooms Events"
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# Event Management Services for London Fashion Weeks and London Showrooms Events

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d26d4d8a-bc9a-447c-b085-017e36a94849

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade (DIT) initiated a tender for "Event Management Services for London Fashion Weeks and London Showrooms Events," with a total value of £220,000. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on fashion show organisation services. The tender period ended on 30 April 2018, and the contract was awarded to the British Fashion Council (BFC) for the duration from 1 May 2018 to 31 March 2019. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, permitting the BFC to manage and execute events throughout the 2018/19 season in locations including London, France, and China.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the event management and fashion sectors to enhance their market presence. Companies specialising in event organisation, particularly those with experience in fashion-related events, would be well-positioned to benefit from future contracts in similar sectors. SMEs are encouraged to consider how they might align their services with the objectives of the DIT and the BFC, aiming to secure participation in upcoming events where data collection and international buyer engagement are key components.

## Notice

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is providing event management services, data collection and reporting production services to the Department for International Trade (DIT). The BFC will run their London Fashion Week (LFW) and London Fashion Week Mens (LWFM) Events throughout the 18/19 season. They will also run London Showrooms events in France and China. At these events, the BFC will provide event management services, including organising participants and arranging meetings for UK Designers and International Buyers. The BFC will provide DIT branded content will appear on event materials and documentation. The BFC will collect data on attendees (compliantly) and use this to record and measure Export Wins in the Fashion Sector. The BFC owns these events and thus single tender action was the only route to market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b3ee93-39b6-4031-b980-b84233da380c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| 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 2AW |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79955000 - Fashion shows organisation services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2019 at 17:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b3ee93-39b6-4031-b980-b84233da380c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b3ee93-39b6-4031-b980-b84233da380c
  21st February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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