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Provision of Furniture and Associated Services

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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03 Apr 2025 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the procurement process for the provision of furniture and associated services, under CPV classification 39130000, for its offices in Swansea, Wales, and the 4th floor at Baskerville House. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement and was awarded on 1st April 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £1,000,000, with a minimum value of £589,165.4, began on 1st April 2025 and will end on 31st March 2029. The procurement covers an extensive range of core and non-core furniture items, office moves, and maintenance of approximately 33,000 furniture assets, ensuring a seamless transition between suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and installation of office furniture, particularly those capable of providing a wide array of furniture types and associated services such as office moves and repairs. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the emphasis on improving service delivery and continuity. The partnership with DVLA offers sustained engagement over a four-year period, fostering long-term growth and stability for the supplying business. Gresham Office Furniture Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise, has already secured this contract, demonstrating that such opportunities are indeed attainable for SMEs.

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Notice Title

Provision of Furniture and Associated Services

Notice Description

The provision of office furniture is currently delivered via the PFI Contract and DVLA wish to procure the provision of general office furniture and associated services (including but not limited to office seating, desking, tables, desk screens, monitor arms, storage and accessories) in line with GPA Design Guide to ensure continuity of service, improve service delivery and have a timely transition period from supplier to supplier. There are circa 33,000 furniture assets across the Swansea estate and the 4th floor at Baskerville House, which are either maintained/repaired or replaced depending on the condition. DVLA have access to a furniture asset database which details the condition of each furniture asset and this will be shared with the Supplier during the mobilisation of the contract. DVLA require an extensive range of Core and Non-Core furniture items The scope of the contract includes the supply and install of specialist furniture and the requirement of office moves.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccdd5dc4-4109-4cc4-8aa9-7dcd814e7929
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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

GRESHAM OFFICE FURNITURE

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