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Provision of Research and Insight (Campaign evaluation contract)

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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05 Apr 2024 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of Research and Insight (Campaign evaluation contract). The contracting process was a selective procurement method, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is £41,900 GBP, with a contract period from March 22, 2024, to March 21, 2025. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract being awarded to Walnut Unlimited Ltd on March 19, 2024.

This public procurement opportunity created by DVLA is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) interested in providing market research services. Businesses located in Wales or willing to operate in the region, particularly in Swansea (postcode SA6 7JL), can benefit from this opportunity. Companies that specialize in evaluating mixed channel publicity campaigns and improving compliance in payment of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) and digital uptake of online services are recommended to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Research and Insight (Campaign evaluation contract)

Notice Description

DVLA is preparing to launch two communications campaigns, one targeting Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) evasion and one to increase the take up of some of DVLA's high volume online services (Channel Shift). DVLA is looking to appoint a supplier to evaluate the effectiveness of a mixed channel publicity campaign to improve compliance in payment of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) and digital uptake of online services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae138f2c-34a5-40ac-a727-f714b1de18ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£41,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2024 - 21 Mar 2025 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALNUT

Further Information

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