---
title: "DBT Walpole British Luxury UAE Trade Mission"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061195"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE"
published: "2026-01-29"
---

# DBT Walpole British Luxury UAE Trade Mission

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061195

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DBT Walpole British Luxury UAE Trade Mission," hosted by the Department for Business & Trade, has reached the award and contract stage. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on event services, and is scheduled to occur in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from 26th to 30th January 2026. The procurement was conducted directly without competition, as it was below the threshold. The Walpole Committee Limited has been selected as the supplier to deliver branding, event briefings, and more, to enhance the trade mission's success. The contract was officially signed on 23rd January 2026, with an agreed gross amount of GBP 21,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the luxury goods sector, especially for businesses looking to expand their reach into the UAE markets. Companies specialising in event services, branding, and trade facilitation stand to gain considerably by providing expertise in similar initiatives. The collaboration might be particularly beneficial for SMEs that wish to leverage their agility and innovation in delivering high-quality services in the dynamic environment of international trade events. Moreover, engaging in such missions can open avenues for long-term partnerships and visibility in new markets.

## Notice

Luxury UAE Trade Mission to take place in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, 26-30 January 2026. The Walpole Committee are providing DBT branding, pre-event and post-event briefings, attendance at mission events, a DBT-led roundtable, and additional invitations to Walpole events.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007860-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,500 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE WALPOLE COMMITTEE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 10:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007860-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007860-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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