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Provision of Bus-Coach Transportation for DVLA Events

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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01 Jul 2025 at 07:39

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the "Provision of Bus-Coach Transportation for DVLA Events" has been completed with the award of the contract. The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), the buying organisation, operates from Swansea, Wales, and seeks transport services within the United Kingdom, particularly in Wales. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold as per Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the contract spans from 28 May 2025 to 27 May 2027, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement category falls under services, specifically targeting bus and coach transportation. The tender resulted in an award to South Wales Transport (Neath) Ltd on 27 May 2025.

This procurement opportunity represents significant business expansion prospects, especially for SMEs in the transportation sector. Due to its nature and terms, companies with expertise in providing bus-coach services for events stand to gain, particularly those positioned or looking to expand in Wales and broader UK markets. The long contract duration and extension options provide further growth and stability opportunities, making it favourable for businesses focused on delivering high-quality, reliable transport services to governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Bus-Coach Transportation for DVLA Events

Notice Description

Bus/Coach Travel contract for DVLA Events. Awarded following an Open-Competition under PCR2015. This is a 2 year contract with 2 x 1 year extension options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2866ada-0cf9-47e7-9e41-697b35fa962c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,475 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2025 - 27 May 2027 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
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.williams@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SOUTH WALES TRANSPORT (NEATH

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