Award

Fuel Cards and Associated Services

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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16 Apr 2025 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed a procurement process for "Fuel Cards and Associated Services", which falls under the industry category of vehicle-fleet-support services. This tender was aimed at securing a contract to provide fuel cards for DVSA's vehicle fleet, with additional services such as AdBlue, oil, lubricants, and vehicle washes. Valued at £2,750,000, the contract utilises a negotiated procedure without prior publication and covers numerous geographic locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached its award phase on 16th February 2024, with a contract period from 18th March 2024 to 17th March 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies involved in vehicle fleet management and support services. SMEs are particularly suited to compete given the tender's suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in fuel management solutions, vehicle consumables, and maintenance services can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and service offerings. The awarded supplier, Allstar Business, indicates a competitive landscape where businesses of various scales can thrive by delivering comprehensive and cost-effective fleet solutions.

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Notice Title

Fuel Cards and Associated Services

Notice Description

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) require a contract that provides fuel cards for DVSA's vehicle fleet, allowing drivers/responsible officers to purchase vehicle fuel, including the ability to charge electric and hybrid vehicles. In addition to fuel purchases, the following vehicle related items are to be included: AdBlue, oil, lubricants, vehicle wash, screen wash, air, consumables, and tolls (non-fuel spend).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ba1b5cb-d2f9-4118-bef4-8ed65ee6177c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95e2654b-bfe6-4c44-bc14-0461fe5a01db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 1AY
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Meadows
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLSTAR BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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