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Behavioural Insights - Driving Test Backlog

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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29 Sep 2021 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Behavioural Insights - Driving Test Backlog". This contract falls under the market research services category and was conducted using a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Kantar UK Limited, has a value of £100,000 and spans from 10th September 2021 to 9th September 2022. The procurement was officially concluded with the award published on 29th September 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in market research and behavioural analysis to expand their operations. Companies capable of offering insights into driving behaviours and developing actionable strategies to enhance learner driver preparedness would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future contracts with the DVSA. The nature of this project suggests that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves in a favourable position to compete, given the increasing demand for nuanced understanding of consumer behaviour in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

Behavioural Insights - Driving Test Backlog

Notice Description

DVSA is an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT). Our purpose at DVSA is to help people stay safe on Britain's roads. Our vision is for safer drivers, safer vehicles and safer journeys for all. DVSA has already undertaken customer insight research with learner drivers and with Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) to better understand the factors that influence learner drivers' decisions about when to attempt their practical test. This commission is to provide behavioural insight expertise to support DVSA translate these insights into actionable policy and effective communications, which will help learner drivers to be properly prepared to drive safely before they book or attempt their practical test. The commission is to provide advice and guidance for a period of 12 months, as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-709f4111-001a-4426-9826-756d339522c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24046c81-f757-45d2-81e2-b0828df57460
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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2021 - 9 Sep 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KANTAR

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