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Provision of Audit for Drivers Medical

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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24 Apr 2025 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) undertaking a contract for the provision of auditing services specifically focused on the Drivers Medical department. This contract, titled "Provision of Audit for Drivers Medical," was awarded to Forvis Mazars LLP, following a call-off from a framework agreement. Classified under the industry category of auditing services, the contract seeks to enhance efficiency and customer experience within the DVLA's Drivers Medical department. The total contract value is £56,000 GBP, and it spans from 7th April 2025 to 6th October 2025. The procurement method was selective, and the process is currently at the award stage, with key documentation being published on 24th April 2025. The location of the procuring entity is Swansea, Wales, with the postal code SA6 7JL.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in auditing services looking to expand their public sector clientele. While the contract was awarded to a large scale supplier, the procurement method indicates potential opportunities for SMEs in similar future tenders as the DVLA is open to engaging smaller and medium enterprises. Businesses with expertise in efficiency audits and enhancing organisational processes, particularly those that focus on improving customer-oriented services, would find themselves well-suited to compete for such tenders. This presents a strategic opportunity to showcase capabilities within the public sector domain, helping to build a reputable profile in governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Audit for Drivers Medical

Notice Description

Cabinet Office's Public Bodies Review Programme recently undertook a review of DVLA to assess: - the effectiveness of DVLA's functions and structures - its performance and governance - its accountability to customers, the department and Parliament - its capacity to deliver more efficiently, including identifying efficiency savings Following the review a report was published on 7 November 2024. Within, there was a recommendation for the DVLA Board to sponsor a targeted audit of the efficiency and efficacy of the existing Drivers Medical department (DM) processes to identify any potential for immediate customer-focused improvements. Once the audit is complete the findings are to be reported back to DVLA Executive and Non-Executive Boards in the form of a written report. The objective of the review is to ensure the existing DM process is as efficient as possible and to improve the customer experience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21c99480-d80a-4503-b3d9-2fe14d19e770
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Oct 2025 6-12 months
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
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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

FORVIS MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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