Award

Autolink 2023-2025

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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07 Jul 2025 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, through its Corporate Procurement Services, located in Cardiff, has completed the award stage for the contract titled "Autolink 2023-2025". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically event services, as per the CPV classification code 79952000. The contract, which was recently awarded to the Welsh Automotive Forum of Bridgend, was conducted via a direct award process under the Procurement Act 2023. This process was completed with a contract valued at £30,000, with the formal signing occurring on 1st March 2023. The procurement journey started with the initiation of the tender, subsequently moving to the award stage as reflected in the documented timeline.

This procurement presents a unique opportunity for businesses operating in the automotive and events sectors, particularly those that can benefit from networking and association with the Welsh Automotive Forum. Given the direct award route employed, businesses familiar with the intricacies of Section 41 of the Procurement Act might find themselves particularly well-positioned in similar future opportunities. Companies that provide complementary services or specialise in areas akin to the event services category may find fruitful potential in seeking collaborations with awarded suppliers like the Welsh Automotive Forum, thereby enhancing their growth prospects through strategic alliances.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autolink 2023-2025

Notice Description

Autolink 2023-2025Direct Award in special cases process may be met compliantly by relying on Section 41 Direct Award in Special Cases of the Procurement Act 2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153101
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153101
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELSH AUTOMOTIVE FORUM

Further Information

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