Award

Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services

DVLA, COMMERCIAL DIRECTORATE, C1W

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Award

08 Feb 2021 at 10:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the procurement process for the provision of vehicle inspection services, with an awarded contract valued at £1,500,000. This contract falls under the technical automobile inspection services category and will be effective from 27 April 2021 until 26 April 2023. The procurement was conducted using an open tendering method, and the contract involved delivery across the UK and various overseas territories. The tender period ended on 27 January 2021, and the award notice was published on 8 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in vehicle inspection and related automotive services. Companies that are well-suited to compete for such contracts include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the automotive inspection sector, as well as larger firms capable of managing comprehensive inspection services. This competitive landscape allows businesses to innovate and expand their offerings, potentially resulting in growth through collaboration with public sector agencies like the DVLA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services

Notice Description

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) intends to tender for the Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services. DVLA currently inspects vehicles for a number of reasons, the purpose of which is to satisfy the Secretary of State for Transport that the vehicle being presented as part of a transaction is the vehicle relating to the application being made.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf1f028f-ee8c-40b3-9554-cec93461e326
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d1cef4-be22-4148-9d5f-19fab9b20549
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2021 - 26 Apr 2023 1-2 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, COMMERCIAL DIRECTORATE, C1W
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPLUS CAR TESTING SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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