Award

Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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13 Mar 2024 at 08:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has awarded a contract for the Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure (below threshold) with a value of £2,200,000. The contract period is from April 27, 2024, to April 26, 2029. The awarded supplier is APPLUS CAR TESTING SERVICE LIMITED, and the contract expires on April 26, 2029. The tender was initiated on September 21, 2023, and the award was made on March 1, 2024.

This contract provides SMEs and other suitable suppliers with an opportunity to offer technical automobile inspection services in regions across the United Kingdom. Businesses in the automotive inspection industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The award provides a comprehensive outline of the service requirements and specific details on the vehicle inspection process expected by the DVLA. The contract represents a substantial opportunity for suppliers to support the DVLA in maintaining accurate vehicle records and ensuring the authenticity of registered vehicles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services

Notice Description

Contract award for the provision of vehicle inspection services. The purpose of an inspection is to confirm specific information about a vehicle that can only be verified with the vehicle physically present. Some vehicles may require a more in-depth inspection than others, depending on what information the Authority needs to confirm. Inspections may take place pre- or post-registration and for a number of reasons, often but not exclusively as a result of an application made to the Authority regarding the vehicle. The basis of the Authority's decision to inspect a vehicle is usually one of the following: i. To confirm that the vehicle exists; ii. To confirm that the vehicle is what it purports to be, either on the Authority's records or on the application received, by confirming the presence of identifying features particular to the make and model; iii. To confirm that the applicant is in possession of the vehicle. The Vehicle Inspection service is currently outsourced, with the current service provision expiring on 26th April 2024. DVLA sought proposals from suitable suppliers for a replacement service to follow this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d34d0df5-bd0e-4453-a1bf-9ae2e7e31b8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49320e2b-e086-411e-94a9-e3f009c2dd20
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 (below threshold)
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
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,978,140 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2024 - 26 Apr 2029 Over 5 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 - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Dominique Dyer
Contact Email
dominique.dyer@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01792 762413

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
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

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