Tender

Provision of Birmingham Travel Arrangements 2024

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is seeking to procure a Minibus service for travel between Swansea and Birmingham on a weekly basis. The contract involves transporting staff between specific locations on Fridays and Sundays. The tender has a contract value of £51,600 GBP and is currently in the open procedure stage. The deadline for tender submission is on February 9, 2024, with the contract starting on February 25, 2024, and ending on July 20, 2024.

This procurement opportunity for business travel services between Swansea and Birmingham presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Companies providing transportation services or operating in the business travel sector are well-suited to compete for this contract. The DVLA's requirement for a suitable vehicle to accommodate staff creates an opportunity for businesses to offer transportation solutions meeting specific needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Birmingham Travel Arrangements 2024

Notice Description

The requirement will be for a Minibus service to facilitate travel between Swansea and Birmingham on a weekly basis every Friday and Sunday: Friday travel plan - Pick up from Birmingham (Baskerville House (B1 2ND) at Cambridge Street) at 16:30; and - Drop off at DVLA, Contact Centre, Swansea Vale, Sandringham Park, Swansea, SA6 8AJ. Sunday travel plan - Pick up from DVLA, Contact Centre, Swansea Vale, Sandringham Park, Swansea, SA6 8AJ at 17:30; and - Drop off at StayCity Apartments, Birmingham, B3 1PW, and Baskerville House, Birmingham, B1 2ND. If the travelling days fall on a bank holiday, arrangements must be made to provide an alternative day either before or after the bank holiday, these alternative days will need to be appropriate in meeting the contract owner/DVLA representative needs. The proposed vehicle should be able to accommodate the 16 staff. Additional information: Please apply via the link above

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f74c1723-a7e6-479a-b68f-c71270936fb7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Feb 2024 - 20 Jul 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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