Award

Provision of Enforcement Services

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2025 at 13:09

Award

19 Dec 2024 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has awarded a contract to NSL Limited for the provision of enforcement services starting from 1st February 2026 for a period of nine months, with an option for a three-month extension. This contract is valued at £25,793,994 and is categorised under parking enforcement services. The enforcement services include the identification of untaxed vehicles or vehicles in breach of Statutory off Road Notification (SORN), and activities such as immobilisation, removal, storage, and disposal of vehicles. The services will be implemented across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, ensuring an effective enforcement mechanism to manage road compliance. This procurement process was completed via a direct award without a call for competition, in compliance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, due to the absence of competition for technical reasons.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle enforcement and related services. SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in vehicle immobilisation, removal, storage, disposal, and ANPR services will find this contract particularly advantageous. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their service portfolio to a wider geographic area, including international locations. Furthermore, the continuity of enforcement services ensures sustainable demand and potential for long-term partnerships with DVLA, fostering business stability and market growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Enforcement Services

Notice Description

DVLA has awarded this contract for the provision of Enforcement Services commencing on 1st February 2026 for 9 months with the option of a 3 month extension. This contract is to ensure continuity of service and also to allow a full twelve month implementation period for the successful bidder (currently unknown) for the long term Enforcement contract PS 23 45. This requirement was highlighted during market engagement as an essential requirement to a successful implementation. The standstill period as prescribed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 concluded at 23:59 on Monday 13 January 2025 This service will help identify untaxed vehicles or vehicles that are in breach of Statutory off Road Notification (SORN) and, where necessary, immobilise or remove vehicles. The services required encompass: - Immobilisation, Removal, Storage and Disposal of vehicles - Enforcement Warning Notice Issuing Services and; - Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) services for detection and action against untaxed non-Compliant vehicles

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1183bbe8-e71d-4a07-9e0d-01bf12e17e35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/790c4292-24d9-4edf-a61e-19f8bb65f1da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98351110 - Parking enforcement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,793,994 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,793,994 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Nick Beynon
Contact Email
nicholas.beynon@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NSL

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