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Provision of Market Research Accreditation & Membership

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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25 May 2022 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, located in Swansea, has successfully awarded a contract for the "Provision of Market Research Accreditation & Membership." This procurement, classified under market research services (CPV code: 79310000), was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The contract was awarded on 1 May 2022, with a total contract value of £45,015, covering a period from 1 May 2022 to 30 April 2024. Additional membership renewals may also be included as needed during this timeframe.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses focused on market research and accreditation services, particularly those that can offer MRS memberships or maintain accreditation to industry standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in market research qualifications would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, providing a chance for growth in this competitive market segment. The contract's alignment with the MRS Code of Conduct underscores the importance of upholding high research standards, which could further benefit companies focused on quality assurance in their service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Market Research Accreditation & Membership

Notice Description

DVLA has achieved MRS Company Partner accreditation and has an ongoing business requirement to maintain accreditation to provide assurance to our customers and stakeholders both internal and external to DVLA that our market research function is delivering research to industry standards. MRS is the only awarding body in the UK for vocational qualifications in market and social research. It is also the leading national supplier offering comprehensive research qualifications to professionals all around the world. By becoming an MRS Company Partner, DVLA would become part of the world's largest network of accredited professional researchers. MRS Company Partners abide by the MRS Code of Conduct and benefit from this by being recognised for their commitment to the very highest level of research standards. All MRS Members and Company Partners must adhere to the MRS Code of Conduct, its associated regulations and compliance procedures. The commitment to uphold the MRS Code of Conduct is supported by the Codeline service and a wide range of specialist guidelines We currently have MRS memberships and as part of this requirement would like to renew these memberships and include the option to obtain further memberships as and when required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97bec31e-da33-471c-9a03-a9660d4480a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9835142-da45-4a17-baaa-1a4f5b630f5c
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
SME

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
£45,015 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,783 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2024 2-3 years
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

THE MARKET RESEARCH SOCIETY

Further Information

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