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British Standards Institute (BSI) Renewal 2022-2027

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "British Standards Institute (BSI) Renewal 2022-2027" was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). The contract, valued at £32,587.46, falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on subscription services to allow up to 100 DVSA staff access to British Standards online. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 28th February 2022. The contract is set to start on 30th March 2022 and extend until 29th March 2027, with the contract primarily based in London, UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services and digital access solutions, particularly those with experience in providing standards compliance resources. Companies that can offer innovative and efficient digital platforms for legal access to industry standards would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The successful bidder in this case, BSI Limited, exemplifies the type of established, large-scale providers that dominate this sector, but there remains room for agile and niche firms to enter the market with tailored offerings.

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Notice Title

British Standards Institute (BSI) Renewal 2022-2027

Notice Description

The requirement is to allow up to 100 DVSA staff to gain legal access to British Standards on-line (BSOL). The previous acquisition of this annual contract has proven to be invaluable for the agency to conduct its business with policies and procedures in line with recognised International and British standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd73e021-4481-42fc-b2ce-23f3d8eaabe3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,587 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,587 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2022 - 29 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BSI

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