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UK-ASEAN Trade & Investment Support Services

Department for Business & Trade · Central government

In brief

Department for Business & Trade has announced plans to buy leisure and events work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £300,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 075925-2025

About the buyer

Procurements

170

Awards

149

Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events

  1. Bespoke and specialist exhibition display production design & fitout services

    Royal Botanic Garden EdinburghScotlandFurniture, Leisure, culture and events

    Closing soon5 hours left

    £365kestimated
  2. Tender 56/2026 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Community Justice - Youth Intervention Programme Impact: Choices and Consequences

    Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)UK-wideTraining, Education services

    Closing soon29 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £91kestimated
  3. Marketing Design & Creative Services Framework at Imperial War Museums (IWM)

    Imperial War MuseumsUK-wideManagement consultancy, Marketing and communications

    Closing soon29 hours left7 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £817kframework ceiling
  4. Addressing Barriers to Climate Action - Developing a values driven approach to accelerate climate action within the Protected Landscapes

    South Downs National Park AuthoritySouth EastEnvironmental services, Leisure, culture and events

    Closing soon30 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £48kestimated
  5. Provision of Examination Halls in Olaya Riyadh, KSA

    British CouncilLondonLeisure, culture and events

    Closing soon33 hours leftSmall contract

    £138kestimated

From notice 075925-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 21 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.