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Careers Fair Events

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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05 Jul 2024 at 13:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has awarded a contract for organising multiple Careers Fairs across the UK, aimed at supporting DVSA with recruitment and driver recovery. The procurement method used was direct, specifically employing a Single tender action (below threshold) approach. The contract value amounts to £20,000 in GBP, with the tender period ending on June 19, 2024, and the contract period starting from August 1, 2024, until December 31, 2025. The contract falls within the 'Fair and exhibition organisation services' category.

This tender opportunity, facilitated by the DVSA, is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses in the services sector interested in event organisation and exhibition services stand to benefit. The contract's focus on Careers Fairs across the UK presents a lucrative growth opportunity for businesses in the event industry looking to expand their portfolio and collaborate with a key public sector organisation like DVSA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Careers Fair Events

Notice Description

This contract is to attend multiple Careers Fairs across the UK, to support DVSA with recruitment and aid driver recovery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-679f2871-86ee-42b0-ad81-ec085a6063d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb065b6c-fe39-4a4d-b938-f3c6aa79ed58
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UK CAREERS FAIR

Further Information

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