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title: "UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka - Full Operational Services (FOS)"
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# UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka - Full Operational Services (FOS)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9c56ebf-1d9f-4190-aff0-526148e8f535

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for the provision of Full Operational Services (FOS) for the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan. This contract, essential for the successful operation and visitor experience of the UK Pavilion, includes services such as event management, retail, restaurant and bar provision, and general staffing with bilingual English and Japanese staff. Bray Leino Ltd has been selected as the supplier, with the contract period running from 8th July 2024 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the total contract value is £10,800,000 inclusive of VAT.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, retail trade, catering, and staffing services. The contract’s substantial budget and scope can lead to considerable business growth, particularly for organisations with experience in large-scale international events. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are highly encouraged to consider similar future tenders as the procurement process recognises the suitability of SMEs, which can leverage their expertise to compete effectively.

## Notice

The United Kingdom (UK) is participating in World Expo 2025, which runs from 13 April 2025 - 13 October 2025 and will take place in Osaka, Kansai, Japan. His Majesty's Government (HMG) will deliver a self-built UK Pavilion (UKP) at Expo 2025 Osaka. This requirement for the provision of Full Operational Services (FOS) to support the delivery of the UK Pavilion (UKP) at Expo 2025 Osaka. HMG wishes to appoint a supplier to bring together a range of different services necessary for successful operation of UKP, including event management, retail, restaurant and bar provision and all the associated specialist and general supporting staffing and services. FOS will be fundamental in achieving a world class visitor experience. The following services make up the overall Full Operational Services required for the UK Pavilion: 1. Events Management - A full end to end events management service (including catering) for the variety of events which will take place at UKP. 2. Retail Services - A retail offering located in the gift shop which enhances the visitor experience and complements the theme of the UKP. 3. Restaurant and Bar Services - The UKP will have a food and beverage offering, through the provision of a welcoming restaurant and bar that will enhance the visitor experience and be complementary to the overall theme of the Pavilion. 4. General staffing and Supporting Services - A variety of front of house and back of house staffing roles are required to ensure the smooth running and operation of the UKP, including bilingual English and Japanese staff. The budget for the Contract is a range between is PS7,000,000 - PS9,000,000 (Seven Million Pounds to Nine Million Pounds) excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c47c18-b9e8-4f52-9a2a-04c5334e6195 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,800,000 |
| 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 2BL |
| 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 | BRAY LEINO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
- 55900000 - Retail trade services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c47c18-b9e8-4f52-9a2a-04c5334e6195
- 27 Mar 2024 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf55ba74-a2dc-46d0-b06c-a941728c1244

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c47c18-b9e8-4f52-9a2a-04c5334e6195
  31st July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf55ba74-a2dc-46d0-b06c-a941728c1244
  27th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-and-trade

## Provenance

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