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27 Jul 2026 at 13:08

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18 May 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), a central government public authority located in Swansea, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for the "Provision of Board Requirements." This service-oriented contract was awarded through a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold and is classified under miscellaneous business-related services. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract already in the active phase starting from 3rd June 2026 and running until 31st May 2027, with a possible extension of an additional 18 months. The total gross value of the contract amounts to £42,180. The supplier for this contract is Elevate BC Ltd, a large-scale business based in Carmarthen, UK. The legal basis for this procurement is established under UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses in the services industry, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive support programmes for executive teams. Companies specialising in business consulting services, with experience in catering to public authorities, particularly central government agencies, stand to benefit. The contract’s structure and below-threshold classification indicate favourable conditions for businesses able to maintain high-quality service delivery without the overhead of large-scale competition. This opens doors for strategic partnerships, especially for suppliers eyeing long-term engagements with UK government bodies, as demonstrated by the successful engagement of Elevate BC Ltd.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Board Requirements

Notice Description

The supplier shall provide an overall programme to support DVLAs executive team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ad6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070813-2026
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

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 31 May 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 LICENSING 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
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELEVATE BC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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