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VCA contribution to Government Pavilion at Cenex 2025

VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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10 Sep 2025 at 13:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Vehicle Certification Agency, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process titled "VCA contribution to Government Pavilion at Cenex 2025". The tender was conducted through a direct procurement method classified as below threshold without competition. This contract falls under the services category, specifically for event services aligned with supporting the VCA at the Cenex Expo 2025 Government Pavilion Stand. The contract was awarded to Advanced Propulsion Centre UK Limited, a large supplier based in London. Key dates of this process include the contract period from 3rd September 2025 to 8th September 2025, with the contract signed and active as of 3rd September 2025.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those experienced in contributing to government initiatives and exhibitions. Large organisations similar to Advanced Propulsion Centre UK Limited, or those with expertise in handling event services for governmental pavilions, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with such procurement processes can enhance a company's profile and experience, opening potential avenues for future collaborations with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VCA contribution to Government Pavilion at Cenex 2025

Notice Description

Cenex Expo 2025 Government Pavillion Stand to support VCA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0597a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055429-2025
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 8 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
chantal.jockel@vca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 6XX
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
Lockleaze
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED PROPULSION CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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