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Provision of Independent External Assessment of Board Effectiveness

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has awarded a contract for the Provision of Independent External Assessment of Board Effectiveness to BDO LLP. This tender focuses on auditing services under industry category CPV 79212000 and is located in Wales, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is awarded, with the contract spanning from 20th March 2025 to 19th March 2026. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has a value of £40,100 GBP. Key stakeholders include Dale Best from the DVLA and the awarded supplier, BDO LLP.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in auditing services, particularly those with experience in external assessments of board effectiveness. The contract's focus on rigorous independent reviews necessitates expertise in evaluating board structures, processes, and interactions with executives and stakeholders. Therefore, companies well-suited for such tenders include those with established expertise in corporate governance and performance evaluation. Firms that are SMEs would find this opportunity highly relevant, given the procurement’s suitability criteria favouring smaller enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Independent External Assessment of Board Effectiveness

Notice Description

The Board carries out an annual internal self-assessment of its effectiveness and capabilities as a group against a number of key indicators. These internal assessments are supplemented by an independent external assessment every 3 years. Board effectiveness reviews must provide a robust independent review of the board's effectiveness - including whether it has the structure, processes, people and performance to deliver. It must consider how it interacts with the executive and stakeholders, and whether respective roles are clear. It must involve feedback and perspectives from outside the board and consider best practice elsewhere.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d380a2f-1def-451c-b9bc-1ded90c8e533
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 2026 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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