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Provision of Qualified Accountants (2026)

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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29 Apr 2026 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has awarded a contract for the provision of qualified accountants under the 3S_22 ESPO framework as part of the Procurement and Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. The contract, valued at £50,000, is classified under recruitment services in the accounting and financial industry, located in Wales, United Kingdom. The selective procurement method employed was a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was reached on 29th April 2026, following the tender period that closed on 24th March 2026. The contract period spans from 16th April 2026 to 14th April 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the accounting recruitment sector, providing them a chance to expand their business by supplying recruitment services to a major UK governmental authority. The contract is particularly suited for businesses capable of delivering reliable financial and accounting staffing solutions as outlined in the ESPO framework terms. Given the specificity and scope of the contract, businesses skilled in recruitment for accounting and financial roles are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth and establishing long-term relationships with significant public sector clients like the DVLA.

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Notice Title

Provision of Qualified Accountants (2026)

Notice Description

This is a 3 + 1 year contract awarded under 3S_22 ESPO framework terms and conditions. It is awarded under PCR 2015 Regulations. It is for recruitment services related to accounting and financial roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a112f5c8-7e9d-4b30-b3ed-0e1c95616566
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2029 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
TLL Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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