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title: "Careers Fair Events"
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buyer: "DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2024-11-15"
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# Careers Fair Events

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8db88fe4-8466-4d19-800e-6015cf095dd3

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed a procurement process for the "Careers Fair Events" contract, seeking to support their recruitment efforts and aid driver recovery through participation in multiple careers fairs across the UK and beyond. Classified under the Fair and Exhibition Organisation Services (CPV code 79956000), this procurement falls within the services category. The contract, awarded through a single tender action (below threshold), is valued at GBP 22,500 and runs from 1st August 2024 to 31st December 2025. Key dates include the tender period end date of 19th June 2024 and the award notice published on 15th November 2024. The contract covers events in regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event organisation, particularly those with expertise in hosting career fairs. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete, given their potential for adaptability and innovative approaches in event execution. The awarded supplier, The UK Careers Fair Limited, exemplifies the type of business model that can thrive in this context. Such contracts help businesses build their portfolios by associating with a reputable public sector entity like the DVSA, potentially leading to further public and private sector opportunities.

## Notice

This is a variation to add value in order to include more events in 2025. This contract is to attend multiple Careers Fairs across the UK, to support DVSA with recruitment and aid driver recovery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4199398a-bc3b-4089-83b4-13aff3c3189b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 0DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UK CAREERS FAIR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4199398a-bc3b-4089-83b4-13aff3c3189b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4199398a-bc3b-4089-83b4-13aff3c3189b
  15th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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