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title: "Provision of Support and Maintenance of Mail Opening Desks"
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buyer: "DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of Support and Maintenance of Mail Opening Desks

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37fbcede-50ae-4d77-9d99-77b66cdad4e5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), with the contract titled "Provision of Support and Maintenance of Mail Opening Desks." This project falls under the industry category of mail opening machines and is located in Swansea, England. The procurement method utilised is a direct single tender action, valued at £31,618.40, with the contract period commencing on 16 March 2021 and concluding on 15 March 2022. The tender period ended on 22 February 2021, and the award of the contract was officially announced on 3 March 2021.

This opportunity for business growth is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the maintenance and support of office equipment and services. The contract requires capability in managing mail opening and sorting systems, making it ideal for businesses that offer specialised technical support. Companies with a track record in direct procurement methods and efficient service delivery will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts.

## Notice

The provision of support and maintenance for the Agency ten mail opening and sorting desks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00409b38-75f5-4762-9129-313a4bcbf27b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2021 - 15 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,618 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,618 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUADIENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30131500 - Mail opening machines

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2021 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00409b38-75f5-4762-9129-313a4bcbf27b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00409b38-75f5-4762-9129-313a4bcbf27b
  9th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e51ee2f-5341-4315-91e5-ab320c6fa942
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db97669d-c28e-468a-877d-ffad381fc87a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6fb27a5a-38e0-4735-86cb-32efd70f44bb
  Contract Schedule - DfT Standard Terms and Conditions

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