Award

Provision of Market Research Society Accreditation & Membership

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2021 at 11:55

Award

07 May 2019 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of Market Research Society Accreditation & Memberships, which is classified under market research services. The contract, valued at approximately £25,000, was awarded following a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action process. The contract started on 1st May 2019 and concluded on 30th April 2021. This procurement took place in Swansea, Wales, highlighting the agency's commitment to ensuring that its market research function adheres to industry standards.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in market research services, to engage with a government agency that values high-quality accreditation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the public sector may find this an ideal environment for competition. The successful suppliers will benefit from a robust partnership, fostering growth and enhancing their capabilities in delivering services that meet specified industry standards.

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Notice Title

Provision of Market Research Society Accreditation & Membership

Notice Description

The Customer insight Unit has achieved this MRS Company Partner accreditation for the last 2 years. This is an annual accreditation to provide assurance to our customers and stakeholders both internal and external to DVLA that our market research function is delivering research to industry standards. This also includes individual memberships.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6475e503-8a28-4311-9e4f-c13d26c0b19f
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,057 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 1 Apr 2022 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
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
TLL Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE MARKET RESEARCH SOCIETY

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