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CIECA Membership

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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10 Mar 2026 at 13:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process titled "CIECA Membership" as of 10th March 2026. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically for subscription services. The direct procurement method used was below threshold and did not involve competition. The contracted service, provided by the Commission Internationale des Examens de Conduite Automobile, is valid from 10th March 2026 to 31st December 2026, with the service's total value being €12,199. The award stage has been reached, and the contract was signed on 9th March 2026.

This procurement offers a streamlined opportunity for businesses involved in providing specialised subscription services to governmental organisations. Companies with a focus on automotive examination services, particularly those able to deliver on an international scale, would be well-suited to engage with similar tenders. Given the direct procurement approach used, businesses that maintain membership or relations with public authorities can leverage their established connections for growth in such governmental contracts. While this contract has been awarded, understanding this process and establishing relevant connections could be vital for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CIECA Membership

Notice Description

This is for DVSA's annual membership to CIECA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06665a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021337-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,199 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

COMMISSION INTERNATIONALE DES EXAMENS DE CONDUITE AUTOMOBILE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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