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Provision of Tail Spend Solution - PS/25/41

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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30 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Wales has concluded a selective procurement process to establish a tail spend solution through a digital platform for sourcing low-volume, low-value products. This process involves a call-off from a framework agreement and has now reached the award stage. The awarded contract commenced on 1st November 2025 and will continue until 31st October 2027. The procurement, classified under the CPV code for Catalogues, completed its tender period on 20th August 2025, with the award published on 30th October 2025. The contract was awarded to Unite Procurement UK Limited.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital purchasing solutions, particularly those capable of managing small, quick-turnaround orders. Large enterprises with established frameworks in place would particularly benefit given the procurement method's preference. As the main procurement category covers services, companies offering digital catalogue solutions stand to gain the most, especially those looking to expand their clientele in the public sector. This contract offers a stable business partnership with the DVLA in Wales over two years, contributing to long-term growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Tail Spend Solution - PS/25/41

Notice Description

DVLA require a standalone digital buying platform that provides the ability to source 'tail spend' products. These products are often of low volume and low value which are required to meet a specific one-off need and as such delivered within short timescales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b173d7df-19be-4721-bb8f-723edd984bb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a2221e-1ba2-46c9-889e-32b283498533
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22461000 - Catalogues

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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
daniel.lewis9@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

UNITE PROCUREMENT

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