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Careers Fair Events

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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15 Nov 2024 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed a procurement process for the "Careers Fair Events" contract, seeking to support their recruitment efforts and aid driver recovery through participation in multiple careers fairs across the UK and beyond. Classified under the Fair and Exhibition Organisation Services (CPV code 79956000), this procurement falls within the services category. The contract, awarded through a single tender action (below threshold), is valued at GBP 22,500 and runs from 1st August 2024 to 31st December 2025. Key dates include the tender period end date of 19th June 2024 and the award notice published on 15th November 2024. The contract covers events in regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event organisation, particularly those with expertise in hosting career fairs. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete, given their potential for adaptability and innovative approaches in event execution. The awarded supplier, The UK Careers Fair Limited, exemplifies the type of business model that can thrive in this context. Such contracts help businesses build their portfolios by associating with a reputable public sector entity like the DVSA, potentially leading to further public and private sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

Careers Fair Events

Notice Description

This is a variation to add value in order to include more events in 2025. This contract is to attend multiple Careers Fairs across the UK, to support DVSA with recruitment and aid driver recovery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8db88fe4-8466-4d19-800e-6015cf095dd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4199398a-bc3b-4089-83b4-13aff3c3189b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£22,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 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

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

Notice Documents

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