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Research Services - Finance

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by the DVSA - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, headquartered in Bristol, England. It involved awarding a contract for "Research Services - Finance," classified under subscription services. This selective procurement was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value, following a variation, amounts to £192,016.66. The scope covers multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The contract period runs from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026, underscoring substantial engagement with the supplier Gartner UK, a large-scale organisation located in Egham, Surrey. Key dates include the award date on 23rd September 2024 and the publication of the awarded notice on 1st October 2024, with a notable update on 21st August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large businesses with capabilities in delivering subscription-based research services within the finance sector. Companies with an established presence across diverse geographical territories, including Europe and the UK, would be well-positioned to capitalise on such contracts. Collaboration with established frameworks not only aligns with public procurement standards but also offers a strategic pathway for sustained business growth within governmental service sectors. Despite the tender being concluded, understanding its dynamics can provide businesses with insights into future similar procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Services - Finance

Notice Description

This is a variation to add an additional licence. The contract is for Subscription based Research Services for Finance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-163603c4-1bfe-4de5-bd68-48235c29dfa1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0222fe7-4f8e-4e58-81d6-6c1f44e21b33
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,016 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£192,016 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVSA - 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

GARTNER

Further Information

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