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Unlocking Senior Civil Service Talent - DVSA Exclusive Event

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2025 at 08:53

Award

07 Apr 2025 at 14:37

Award

04 Apr 2025 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was completed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a central government public authority located in Bristol, UK. The contract, titled "Unlocking Senior Civil Service Talent - DVSA Exclusive Event," falls under the services industry category focusing on event services. This procurement, aimed at organising a bespoke conference for 50 senior civil service candidates, was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold without competition. The award was made to the supplier Dods, a large-scale company based in London, and the contract was active as of 24 April 2025. The conference is scheduled to commence on 1 May 2025 and will conclude on 31 August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and services, particularly those familiar with hosting high-profile conferences for government bodies. Companies that can provide unique conference experiences tailored to senior civil service personnel would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement method—a direct award—also suggests that suppliers with unique offerings or established relationships with government agencies, like Dods, could position themselves advantageously in the market for similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Unlocking Senior Civil Service Talent - DVSA Exclusive Event

Notice Description

This requirement is for 50 people to attend a bespoke conference provided by Dods Events, the conference is aimed at Grade 6s and Grade 7s looking to progress into SCS roles. Dods events are commonly used across Civil Service and are the only provider that can offer this unique conference.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017197-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Stacey Griffiths
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

DODS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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