---
title: "National Apprenticeship Awards - Theming and Production Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02af3c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2021-08-24"
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# National Apprenticeship Awards - Theming and Production Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02af3c

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## Summary

The Department for Education is conducting a procurement process for Theming and Production Services related to the 2021 National Apprenticeship Awards, set to take place across various virtual and hybrid events. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as event services (CPV code 79952000). The tender period is currently active, with bids to be submitted by 10th June 2021, and the contract is expected to be awarded shortly thereafter. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £130,000, covering services in the UK with a duration of 180 days.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses in the event management and production sector, particularly those with experience in virtual and hybrid event execution. Companies that specialise in event services, creative production, and those with an understanding of educational awards could leverage their expertise to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Department for Education could also enhance a business's visibility and reputation within the public sector, fostering further growth and opportunities in similar engagements.

## Notice

The Department for Education (DfE) is looking to procure an organisation for Theming and Production Services for the 2021 National Apprenticeship Awards. The National Apprenticeship Awards celebrate their eighteenth anniversary in 2021. They have achieved great success over these years, challenging the nation's top apprenticeship employers and apprentices to come forward and show how apprenticeships have made a real difference to their organisation. The National Apprenticeship Awards applications will open in July 2021. The Awards will be celebrated at virtual regional ceremonies and a hybrid national award ceremony. The national finalists will celebrate their success and be recognised in London in December 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Theming and production services for virtual and face to face celebratory events to celebrate apprentices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020904-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | £130,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £129,871 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRESH APPROACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020904-2021
- 10 May 2021 at 21:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010187-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education

## Provenance

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