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Publishing & Associated Services - Official Publisher of the UK Driving Standards Agency and the Official Highway Code Variation (Extension)

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY (DVSA)

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25 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has recently updated a contract titled "Publishing & Associated Services - Official Publisher of the UK Driving Standards Agency and the Official Highway Code Variation (Extension)." This contract, falling under the publishing services category (CPV 79970000), is currently in the Award stage, following a tender process initiated as of January 4, 2019. The original contract was set for a maximum term of 60 months, with its current period extending until September 30, 2023. Any work associated with this contract is to be delivered within the UK, with a total contract value of £11,350,000. The DVSA is headquartered in Bristol, UK, and can be reached for inquiries via commercialenquiries@DVSA.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the publishing services industry, particularly those with expertise in governmental publications and public information dissemination. Companies capable of handling large-scale publishing contracts, as demonstrated by the current supplier, The Stationery Office Ltd, would be well-positioned to compete in this process. As the DVSA seeks to continue its extension of existing contracts, this scenario creates a favourable environment for firms aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector publishing services.

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Notice Title

Publishing & Associated Services - Official Publisher of the UK Driving Standards Agency and the Official Highway Code Variation (Extension)

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030f60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002247-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,350,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY (DVSA)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE STATIONERY OFFICE

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