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Event Management Services - Get into Teaching - con_17264

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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02 Dec 2022 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for Event Management Services for the teacher recruitment campaign Get into Teaching. The contract involves planning and delivery of face-to-face and virtual events to agreed budgets, with collaboration expectations with other contracted agencies. The contract value is £5,400,000 GBP, and it is being executed by Blackberry Productions. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from October 31, 2022, to August 31, 2024, with a tender period ending on September 21, 2022. The location is in London, England, and the main procurement category is services.

This tender award offers business growth opportunities for event management companies, particularly those experienced in planning and delivering large-scale events within budget constraints. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract suitable for expanding their portfolio and collaborating with government organizations like the Department for Education. Blackberry Productions, being the awarded supplier, demonstrates that large-scale event management companies can successfully compete for such opportunities. Businesses interested in providing event services should consider similar upcoming tenders in the education and government sectors to enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Event Management Services - Get into Teaching - con_17264

Notice Description

The Department for Education have awarded a contract for Event Management Services for the teacher recruitment campaign Get into Teaching. The Agency will be responsible for the planning and delivery of all agreed face-to-face and virtual events to agreed budgets. The Agency will assist on event content and delivery methods driving consideration and satisfaction levels. We expect some collaboration as and when required with DfE other contracted agencies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9c4956f-8894-47a8-a743-1e1896673427
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87b1839b-a104-45b8-b0d4-67bbd9b114e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2022 - 31 Aug 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKBERRY PRODUCTIONS

Further Information

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