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EuroBus 2026

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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12 Mar 2026 at 11:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process "EuroBus 2026" involves the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a central government public authority in the UK. The procurement is located in Bristol and pertains to the industry category of fair and exhibition organisation services. The contract, awarded to Diversified Business Communications UK Limited, is for DVSA to have a stand at the Eurobus show for a full three days. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, and executed without competition. The contract period extends from 10 March 2026 to 31 December 2026, with the signing completed on 6 March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in exhibition organisation services and seeks to engage with governmental entities. The contract was executed below the competitive threshold, suggesting suitability for businesses capable of delivering high-quality services swiftly and reliably. Large-scale organisations familiar with managing exhibitions and trade shows, like the awarded supplier, are in a strategic position to compete successfully in similar procurement processes, potentially leading to further collaboration with governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EuroBus 2026

Notice Description

This is for DVSA to have a stand at the Eurobus show for the full 3 days

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066837
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022256-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,091 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

DIVERSIFIED BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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