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UK Careers Fairs 2026-30

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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17 Apr 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed the tendering process for the provision of UK Careers Fairs from 2026 to 2030, under the title "UK Careers Fairs 2026-30". This procurement, categorised under event services, involved the arrangement of 150 career events aimed at recruitment across the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is concluded, with key dates including the contract signing on 10th April 2025 and the service period commencing on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2030. The procurement method used was "limited", indicating a below-threshold limited competition process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in event management and recruitment services, particularly those specialising in career fairs and job placement events. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like The UK Careers Fair Limited, which successfully secured this contract, are well-suited to compete, leveraging their niche expertise in organising large-scale career events. Engaging in such contracts can enhance their portfolio, expand their market presence, and drive business growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

UK Careers Fairs 2026-30

Notice Description

This is for the provision of 150 career events for recruitment purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015884-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,550 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
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

THE UK CAREERS FAIR

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