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Personalised Registration Auction Services

DVLA

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11 Jan 2020 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the procurement process for Personalised Registration Auction Services, an initiative within the auction services industry. The contract, valued at £6,950,000, is set to span from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2023, following a public auction method termed 'open procedure'. The tender period concluded on 2nd January 2020. The DVLA is located in Swansea, UK, with assets being sold primarily through online channels and physical auction events.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses seeking to expand within the auction services sector, particularly those that specialise in vehicle registration auctions. Given the scale of the contract and the ongoing nature of the services required, larger auction companies are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also find opportunities, particularly through innovative approaches in service delivery aligned with the DVLA's needs.

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Notice Title

Personalised Registration Auction Services

Notice Description

In 1989, DVLA commenced sales of personalised vehicle registration numbers (also known as marks) to capitalise on the motoring public's demand for previously unissued registrations. Sales of these Government assets are regarded as an important source of revenue for the exchequer and to date the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) currently sells registrations through 3 distinct and separate selling routes: Online "Buy Now", Physical Auction and Online Timed Auction. DVLA intends appointing an auction company to act, as its' sole agent to offer for sale by way of public auction, both at physical events and online.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1f3a69f-ae11-45c8-b5ee-27d3cdba6f40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/294bd27b-5355-4637-9d69-b28bbfb84cb2
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342400 - Auction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,950,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,950,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
charlotte.williams@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441792660279

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH CAR AUCTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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