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title: "UK-ASEAN Trade & Investment Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e612"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE"
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# UK-ASEAN Trade & Investment Support Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e612

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by the Department for Business & Trade, based in London, United Kingdom, with a focus on the "UK-ASEAN Trade & Investment Support Services". This initiative falls under the "services" category in the industry and spans locations including the UK and multiple countries within ASEAN, such as Singapore, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Currently, in the planning stage, the procurement aims to enhance trade and investment links and requires expressions of interest by 5th December 2025. Preliminary Market Engagement activities are scheduled, including one-to-one meetings and an introductory webinar in early January 2026. This opportunity is tailored for suppliers with extensive experience in delivering complex cross-border engagement services.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for firms adept in facilitating international trade policies and organising diplomatic and business exchanges. It targets companies specialising in miscellaneous business services and event services, offering a substantial total value of £360,000, with a contract period commencing on 1st April 2026. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, this contract provides a platform to showcase capabilities in large-scale coordination projects and advance strategic UK trade objectives, ensuring a strong presence in the ASEAN region.

## Notice

This procurement is for appointing an external organisation to deliver services that support trade and investment activities between the United Kingdom and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The supplier will be responsible for: * Facilitating business engagement on trade policy priorities, aligned with the His Majesty's Government (HMG) strategic objectives. * Coordinating and supporting cross-sector inward and outward visits, involving both business and government stakeholders. * Delivering UK-facing support and promotional activities, including projects in coordination with the UK Mission to ASEAN and other government growth initiatives. The aim is to enhance UK-ASEAN trade relations by providing professional, relevant, and quality activities that promote UK interests and foster business connections in the region.

### Planning Information

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) expects to publish a tender opportunity for UK-ASEAN Trade and Investment Support Services.
This requirement is highly specialised and focused on strengthening trade and investment links between the United Kingdom and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). DBT is seeking suppliers with proven capability and experience in delivering complex, cross-border engagement services. Given the niche nature of this opportunity, we strongly encourage early engagement from interested organisations. Suppliers who submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) will have the chance to participate in preliminary discussions, including one-to-one meetings at the earliest opportunity, to help shape the final specification and ensure it reflects market capability.
DBT is seeking Expressions of Interest for this requirement. To submit an EOI, please email
commercialbpo@businessandtrade.gov.uk by 5th December 2025 to register your interest for updates and participation in Preliminary Market Engagement activities. These may include one-to-one meetings with interested suppliers, subject to capacity, and an introductory webinar planned for early January 2026.
At this stage, DBT wishes to understand the size and capability of the supply market. Information gathered will be used to refine requirements and ensure they are deliverable by suppliers. DBT’s intended process for Preliminary Market Engagement is: (i) suppliers submit an EOI by 5th December 2025; (ii) PME events held at the earliest opportunity, starting with individual supplier meetings where possible; (iii) an introductory webinar in early January; and (iv) potential for interested suppliers to receive further PME updates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075925-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 10:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075925-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075925-2025
  21st November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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