Tender

Provision of Testing Services Contract

DVLA

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Tender

01 Nov 2020 at 08:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is seeking qualified suppliers for the "Provision of Testing Services Contract", which falls under the optician services category. The procurement process is currently in the open tender stage, with an end date for submissions on 30th October 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will run until 31st March 2025. The total contract value is approximately £9,711,030, and it aims to provide visual field and acuity testing services across Great Britain, ensuring all suppliers can deliver services nationwide and consider forming consortiums.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in optician services or related fields. Companies with experience in conducting visual assessments, as well as those that can supply personal protective equipment (PPE) and disinfecting services, are strongly encouraged to apply. The DVLA promotes an inclusive environment, welcoming all suppliers capable of meeting the contract requirements, which could enhance their operational capacity and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Testing Services Contract

Notice Description

Modification Notice Original description: Description of procurement: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) requires a contract which will deliver visual field and visual acuity testing service by qualified and trained opticians to assist DVLA in determining a drivers medical fitness to hold a driving licence. The successful supplier must be capable of carrying out both Group 1 (Car/Motorcycle) and Group 2 (Lorry/Bus) Visual Field Standard Tests and be able to provide national coverage throughout Great Britain. Suppliers may consider the creation of consortiums and sub-contracting with Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to ensure delivery. Suppliers should indicate if they fall within a small (less than 50 employees) or medium (50 to 249 employees) enterprise category. DVLA encourages open, fair and transparent procurement and omission from any part of the Department's market engagement exercise shall not be taken into account in any subsequent procurement. Description of the modifications Provision of PPE and Disinfecting Services during Covid-19 Pandemic. Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances: Provision of PPE and Disinfecting Services during Covid-19 Pandemic.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6fa77ee-9377-4678-9584-4496ca3e9f00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d7a1ee-ee1c-4255-b887-082e5f0e884d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,711,030 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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