Planning

Catering Suppliers Engagement Event

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Planning

26 Oct 2021 at 12:25

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is currently in the planning stage of an exciting procurement process for catering services. The title of the event is "Catering Suppliers Engagement Event," and it is part of the restaurant and food-serving services industry. This event will take place online on 15th November 2021, with a deadline for registration set for 8th November 2021. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with DVLA's representatives and discuss their catering requirements, which include providing high-quality, nutritious food options across Wales, especially in Swansea.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the catering and food service industry, particularly those that can provide healthy and affordable meal options. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may offer innovative solutions tailored to DVLA's needs. The event aims to foster collaboration and allow suppliers to showcase their services directly, making it an excellent chance for firms looking to expand their client base in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Suppliers Engagement Event

Notice Description

Are you interested in supplying the catering service to DVLA in Swansea? Here at DVLA, we are changing the way we source our catering service. To prepare for this we are hosting an online event on Monday, 15th November 2021, for prospective suppliers and we'd love you to join us to help shape the future of our services. On the day, we'll be sharing our high-level requirements with you and hoping to learn from you more about what the market can offer. We know that privacy is important in a competitive market, so you will also have an opportunity to book 1-2-1 sessions with DVLA. Our future needs are likely to include: i. A high-quality service providing affordable, nutritious, and healthy hot and/or cold food options across DVLA's estate ii. To include an out of hours catering provision; and iii. catering for ad-hoc small to large hospitality events. If you would like to attend this free event via Microsoft Teams from 9.30am - 11.00am, please reply to this invitation - FMFutures@dvla.gov.uk - giving the name/s of the representative/s attending (no more than 2) and your company/business name (registration closes on 8th November). Following the event, the presentation will be circulated together with the Q&As to attendees. For any further information send an e-mail to FMFutures@dvla.gov.uk and one of the Facilities Management Futures team will get back to you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/698275af-0738-4db1-b081-a9beac7ad541
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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