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Licences for HR Resources

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Jun 2025 at 06:38

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09 Jun 2025 at 13:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has concluded a public procurement process for "Licences for HR Resources," classified under the subscription services industry category. The procurement, valued at £192,800, was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on June 5, 2025, with an award officially active by June 9, 2025. The awarded contract spans from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, and covers multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, among others. The primary procurement category is services, with the DVSA, based in Bristol, England, acting as the buying organisation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies involved in HR subscription services. Both Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable for this tender, suggesting an accommodation for diverse business sizes. The procurement's substantial value and broad geographic coverage could be advantageous for established firms looking to expand their footprint or new entrants aiming to gain a foothold in this competitive sector. Businesses with expertise in providing scalable, efficient HR services tailored to governmental needs would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Licences for HR Resources

Notice Description

Licenses to access HR resources

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5ae2836-3a2f-418b-b326-cfd8446b9949
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afa74527-dfee-41b0-9e12-b5cb406126c2
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£192,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 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
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
DVSA, Gartner
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk, inquiry@gartner.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 9AH
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

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