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title: "Provision of Research and Insight (Campaign evaluation contract)"
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of Research and Insight (Campaign evaluation contract)

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7284ce3c-5305-4df0-a14d-bd2008828f96

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has concluded the award stage of its procurement process for the "Provision of Research and Insight (Campaign evaluation contract)" related to a national communication campaign on Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) evasion. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically for research, testing, and scientific technical simulators, with Accenture awarded the contract. The project, set in Wales, will run from 19th January 2026 until 18th January 2027. It follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract's financial aspects include a minimum value of £35,200, with an overall estimated worth of £80,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering insights and evaluations of complex communication campaigns. Businesses with expertise in research and technical simulation are well-positioned to deliver valuable outcomes through such contracts. The focus on evaluating a campaign targeting VED compliance suggests the need for innovative research approaches, allowing vendors to showcase their capabilities in effective campaign measurement and impact analysis, advancing their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

DVLA is preparing to launch a national communication campaign targeting Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) evasion. The campaign will run from January - March and will aim to raise awareness of the consequences of not taxing a vehicle, along with the benefits of using Direct Debit to pay for vehicle tax. DVLA is looking to appoint a supplier to evaluate the effectiveness of a mixed channel publicity campaign to improve compliance in payment of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0289b34a-a66a-4504-b67f-ef96e909a0b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,200 |
| 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 | DVLA - 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 | ACCENTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0289b34a-a66a-4504-b67f-ef96e909a0b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0289b34a-a66a-4504-b67f-ef96e909a0b3
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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