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Provision of Front Office Counter Service - PS/23/205

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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30 Sep 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process by the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) titled "Provision of Front Office Counter Service - PS/23/205" involves a customer service contract valued at £39.1 million. This contract, aimed at delivering face-to-face services for Driver and Vehicle transactions, covers the United Kingdom and other specified territories including British Overseas Territories and Europe. The contract, awarded to Post Office Ltd, is part of a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 25th October 2023. The service contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2024 and conclude by 31st March 2027, indicating it has moved past the award stage and is currently active.

This tender, focused on the customer services industry, presents a substantial opportunity for large enterprises capable of providing extensive face-to-face service networks. Businesses with existing frameworks or those looking to expand their service delivery in the regions covered would benefit significantly from participating in similar procurement processes. Engaging in such contracts can enhance market presence and provide a stable revenue stream over the contract period. The DVLA's choice to collaborate with Post Office Ltd showcases potential opportunities for companies with a large operational scale to engage in substantial government service projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Front Office Counter Service - PS/23/205

Notice Description

The Front Office Counter Service (FOCS) provides face-to-face services for both Driver and Vehicle transactions on behalf of DVLA. The service is for those customers who are unable or are unwilling to use the online service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-500e3970-525d-47ec-acf3-4700a9174e06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce15dbd2-989d-4e14-a61b-6204a1833da0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79342300 - Customer services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,100,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 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
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

POST OFFICE

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