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Safety Recall

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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18 Feb 2025 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has completed the procurement process for the "Safety Recall" project, classified under the IT services industry category. This procurement, which aims to support the MOT history service by providing drivers with crucial safety recall information, has reached the contract award stage. The contract is effective as of 18th February 2025 and was awarded to The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited (SMMT). The procurement was conducted using a limited method, negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to the lack of suitable tenders and the technical uniqueness of the supplier's capabilities. The procurement activity is based in the United Kingdom, with the Department for Transport located in Bristol, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development, consulting, Internet, and support. Suppliers offering niche and technically sophisticated solutions stand to benefit, especially those capable of providing unique and non-competitive services. Companies looking to engage in similar government contracts would find this procurement method advantageous, highlighting the importance of emerging niches and specialised technical capabilities. The collaboration with a prominent national agency such as the Department for Transport can enhance a business’s portfolio and reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Safety Recall

Notice Description

The MOT history service provides motorists with outstanding safety recall information, this data is supplied by the SMMT via and API and is critical to the agency continuing to drive up safety recalls rates.

Procurement Information

This recommendation is in accordance with Public Contracts Regulation (PCR) 2015 32(2)(b)(ii). SMMT have been identified as the only suitable provider that can meet our need. The MOT history service provides motorists with outstanding safety recall information, this data is supplied by the SMMT via and API and is critical to the agency continuing to drive up safety recalls rates. The SMMT are the only supplier of this data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e34f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005603-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,478 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dstcommercial@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITED (SMMT

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