Award

Provision of Support and Maintenance of Mail Opening Desks

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

09 Apr 2021 at 12:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), with the contract titled "Provision of Support and Maintenance of Mail Opening Desks." This project falls under the industry category of mail opening machines and is located in Swansea, England. The procurement method utilised is a direct single tender action, valued at £31,618.40, with the contract period commencing on 16 March 2021 and concluding on 15 March 2022. The tender period ended on 22 February 2021, and the award of the contract was officially announced on 3 March 2021.

This opportunity for business growth is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the maintenance and support of office equipment and services. The contract requires capability in managing mail opening and sorting systems, making it ideal for businesses that offer specialised technical support. Companies with a track record in direct procurement methods and efficient service delivery will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Support and Maintenance of Mail Opening Desks

Notice Description

The provision of support and maintenance for the Agency ten mail opening and sorting desks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37fbcede-50ae-4d77-9d99-77b66cdad4e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00409b38-75f5-4762-9129-313a4bcbf27b
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30131500 - Mail opening machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,618 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,618 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2021 - 15 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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
DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Kevin Waker
Contact Email
kevin.waker@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

QUADIENT

Further Information

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