Award

Provision of Health and Safety Services

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

31 Jul 2024 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY (DVLA) has completed a procurement process for the provision of health and safety services, classified under CPV code 71317200. This procurement was essential due to unforeseen circumstances necessitating expert support to maintain the safety of staff and the visiting public within the complex and aging DVLA estate in Swansea, Wales. The tender, identified as PS-24-47, utilised a direct procurement method via single tender action below the threshold. The procurement process culminated in the award phase on 3 April 2024, with the contract period spanning from 8 April 2024 to 30 September 2024. The total contract value is GBP 80,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in health and safety services and possess a deep understanding of complex estates. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, given their suitability for this procurement. The awarded supplier, Arcadis LLP, is a large firm, indicating strong competition in this sector. An engagement like this could serve as a valuable reference for future tenders, providing visibility and credibility that can enhance business growth prospects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Health and Safety Services

Notice Description

A series of unforeseen circumstances have resulted in the need for additional expert support to ensure DVLA is maintaining the safety of staff and the visiting public. The complexity and age of the DVLA estate requires a detailed working knowledge of the estate before support services can be employed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e680b4db-0cf6-4823-a5c7-868e3fd2c9d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509129bf-cdda-4be2-a59c-6096acf100c0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 1-6 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
DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Andrew Berry
Contact Email
andrew.berry@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01792 782321

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

ARCADIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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