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Provision of a UX Lab Upgrade

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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03 Feb 2026 at 14:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), located in Wales, has concluded the procurement process for an upgrade to its User Experience (UX) lab. This contract, set within the "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies" category (excluding furniture and software packages), was conducted using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering phase ended on 16th January 2026, and the contract period spans from 27th January 2026 to 26th January 2031. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the award announced on 28th January 2026.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in office and computing machinery and equipment. The awarded contract, valued at £43,948.92, has been granted to Boxxe Ltd, an SME, reinforcing the suitability of such businesses to engage with similar public sector contracts. For enterprises in the field of office equipment and computing supplies, securing similar contracts can lead to business growth and increased visibility within governmental procurement circles. SMEs stand to benefit from engaging in diligent preparation and aligning offerings with sector needs, which are essential for contesting in these frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a UX Lab Upgrade

Notice Description

Provision of a UX Lab Upgrade

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3ccef2c-d19a-412c-a2de-a0639762004e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac9d6b86-4782-45ac-b05d-502d410455d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,948 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,948 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2031 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
Not specified
Contact Email
jessica.pegg@boxxe.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK,
Postcode
YO31 7RE
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

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