---
title: "Expo 2020 Dubai UK Pavilion Provision of Hospitality Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0289bc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2021-05-12"
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# Expo 2020 Dubai UK Pavilion Provision of Hospitality Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0289bc

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the provision of hospitality services for the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, overseen by the Department for International Trade. This open tender, classified under catering services (CPV code 55520000), was officially awarded on 25 March 2021. The contract is valued at £1,500,000 and is active, with services required for both front and back of house operations, including VIP and fine dining. The procurement method is open procedure, compliant with the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016, and the intended contract duration is twelve months with a possibility of a six-month extension. Notably, the submission deadline for bids was set for 16 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the hospitality sector, especially for businesses specialising in catering and high-end dining services. Companies equipped to deliver quality hospitality at international events, particularly those familiar with large-scale operations and able to manage fine dining experiences, would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. The emphasis on an open procurement process also allows a diverse range of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to participate in providing services at this prestigious event.

## Notice

Through an open competition the Secretary of State for the Department for International Trade (the Authority) has awarded a concession contract under the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 for the provision of Hospitality Services for the UK Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Through an open competition the Secretary of State for the Department for International Trade (the Authority) has awarded a concession contract under the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 for the provision of Hospitality Services for the UK Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020. The Services will be provided for the Front and Back of House at the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, including VIP and fine dining.

Renewal: Option to extend by six (6) months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010490-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £2,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVING HOSPITALITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 12 May 2021 at 21:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010490-2021
- 12 Jan 2021 at 23:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000616-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/

## Provenance

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