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IMI Accreditation and Registration 26/27

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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09 Apr 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), located in Bristol, has completed a procurement process titled "IMI Accreditation and Registration 26/27". This falls under the services category, specifically focusing on subscription services within the public authority central government sector. Initiated as a direct procurement method without competition, the contract commenced on 9th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 8th April 2027. The procurement stage has been marked as complete, resulting in an award to The Institute of the Motor Industry, located in Hertford. This contract was valued at £19,269.75, excluding VAT.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accreditation and registration services, particularly those capable of offering subscription-based models. Large organisations, akin to The Institute of the Motor Industry, may find similar procurement exercises appealing, given their capability to fulfil such specialised service requirements effectively. The contract provides a predictable revenue stream over the contracted period, offering businesses a stable platform for growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

IMI Accreditation and Registration 26/27

Notice Description

Ongoing rolling IMI accreditation and registration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032501-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£19,269 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE INSTITUTE OF THE MOTOR INDUSTRY

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