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Provision of UK Customer Satisfaction Index Report

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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19 Aug 2025 at 10:13

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01 Apr 2025 at 10:45

Award

29 Jul 2024 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA (Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency) has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of UK Customer Satisfaction Index Report". This service falls under the research and development sector, classified by CPV Code 73000000, and takes place in Swansea, Wales. The contract, awarded to the Institute of Customer Services, commenced on 1st August 2024 and will remain in effect until 31st July 2026. The procurement was executed through a direct method known as a single tender action, with the contract value being £50,040. The procurement process is now in the award update stage, following the initial contract award dated 23rd July 2024.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for enterprises specialising in research and consultancy services. By leveraging insights from the UK Customer Satisfaction Index Report, businesses can align their services with customer expectations, fostering competitive advantage and growth in public service sectors. The process is particularly suitable for SMEs, aiding them to expand their footprint in public sector contracts by offering specialised analysis. With the direct procurement method in place, smaller firms can benefit from reduced competition and streamlined procurement requirements, positioning themselves as key service providers in the field of customer satisfaction analytics.

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Notice Title

Provision of UK Customer Satisfaction Index Report

Notice Description

The Institute of Customer Service (ICS) conduct research twice a year to produce the UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) analysis, which is available from January and July annually. DVLA has purchased bespoke analysis from this report previously and uses the data to benchmark against other organisations. DVLA will continue to need to have sight of its position within the range of Public Services National Organisations, as well as seeing the top 30 for website, non-website, and overall services. 12 month Extension called off.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e6ddd3a-0e88-47f2-b59b-666d88f5f5f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fad242c3-5093-4810-9948-28f589f80f50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,040 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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