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Social Media Advertising 2025

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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27 Nov 2025 at 09:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), headquartered in Bristol, has successfully completed a procurement process for "Social Media Advertising 2025", focusing on purchasing advertising credits for job postings on social media platforms. This falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services, within the central government industry. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, covering below-threshold contracts. The contract began on 25th November 2025 and will conclude on 24th November 2026, with the value amounting to £41,000 (gross value £49,200). This marks the award and contract stage of the procurement process, with the award notice finalised on 27th November 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital marketing, particularly those within recruitment services or social media advertising. Large-scale enterprises, akin to the awarded supplier, SOCIALLY RECRUITED LTD, are well-positioned to leverage their existing infrastructure and expertise in handling significant advertising volumes. Companies capable of providing innovative social media solutions can find this an avenue for business expansion, especially if they deliver results within competitive budgets. The contract not only enhances exposure but also allows partnering with a prominent government agency, thereby strengthening industry credentials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Media Advertising 2025

Notice Description

This requirement is to purchase credits to advertise jobs on social media sites.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077495-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

SOCIALLY RECRUITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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