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Careers Fairs Logistical Support 2023/2024

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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06 Dec 2023 at 17:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has awarded a contract for Fair and exhibition organisation services to A101 Solutions Ltd. The title of the tender is "Careers Fairs Logistical Support 2023/2024". The procurement method used was a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2024. The tender deadline was 3rd July 2023, and the total value of the contract is £19,554. The buying organisation is the National Audit Office located in London, England.

This tender for Careers Fairs Logistical Support provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services industry. Businesses that specialize in fair and exhibition organisation services can compete for this contract. The tender aims to attract a diverse range of students to trainee schemes by facilitating effective stand set-up at university careers fairs across the UK. SMEs offering logistical support services are well-suited to compete and potentially grow their business through this contract opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Careers Fairs Logistical Support 2023/2024

Notice Description

We use an external company to assist us with travelling to each university careers fair so they can set up our stands and the various recruitment materials (reports, brochures, giveaways). We attend universities all across the UK and attend anywhere between 16 - 20 careers fairs during the milkround period with the aim of attracting a diverse range of students to our trainee schemes. We work with A101 Solutions who ensure our stand material is delivered on time and set up in advance ahead of our representatives arriving at the venue. We often have 2-3 events in different locations across on the UK on the same day and to have someone set up on our behalf is key to our success at careers fairs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-696e4788-a70c-4d56-bcb1-b9c3537cbf64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca5c04a4-712d-4a48-a316-77eb2b840161
Current Stage
Award
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
£19,554 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,554 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Mary Zembylas
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
02077987000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A101 SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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