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title: "Provision of Market Research Society Accreditation & Membership"
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buyer: "DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of Market Research Society Accreditation & Membership

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5830322c-bede-4305-85f6-68819dcc3f8d

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of Market Research Society Accreditation & Memberships, which is classified under market research services. The contract, valued at approximately £25,000, was awarded following a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action process. The contract started on 1st May 2019 and concluded on 30th April 2021. This procurement took place in Swansea, Wales, highlighting the agency's commitment to ensuring that its market research function adheres to industry standards.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in market research services, to engage with a government agency that values high-quality accreditation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the public sector may find this an ideal environment for competition. The successful suppliers will benefit from a robust partnership, fostering growth and enhancing their capabilities in delivering services that meet specified industry standards.

## Notice

The Customer insight Unit has achieved this MRS Company Partner accreditation for the last 2 years. This is an annual accreditation to provide assurance to our customers and stakeholders both internal and external to DVLA that our market research function is delivering research to industry standards. This also includes individual memberships.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6475e503-8a28-4311-9e4f-c13d26c0b19f |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 1 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,057 |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE MARKET RESEARCH SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2021 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6475e503-8a28-4311-9e4f-c13d26c0b19f
- 7 May 2019 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1364b323-e49e-4c95-8b9c-8f5f44198e2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6475e503-8a28-4311-9e4f-c13d26c0b19f
  14th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1364b323-e49e-4c95-8b9c-8f5f44198e2d
  7th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46389a45-92b0-4795-ac1d-9d055289d8c2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eec7cc63-5c82-4b89-8125-aed0a3fc44b2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0af386d-fabc-419a-820e-18560bbdeeb4

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