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

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97bec31e-da33-471c-9a03-a9660d4480a1

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## Summary

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, located in Swansea, has successfully awarded a contract for the "Provision of Market Research Accreditation & Membership." This procurement, classified under market research services (CPV code: 79310000), was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The contract was awarded on 1 May 2022, with a total contract value of £45,015, covering a period from 1 May 2022 to 30 April 2024. Additional membership renewals may also be included as needed during this timeframe.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses focused on market research and accreditation services, particularly those that can offer MRS memberships or maintain accreditation to industry standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in market research qualifications would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, providing a chance for growth in this competitive market segment. The contract's alignment with the MRS Code of Conduct underscores the importance of upholding high research standards, which could further benefit companies focused on quality assurance in their service delivery.

## Notice

DVLA has achieved MRS Company Partner accreditation and has an ongoing business requirement to maintain 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. MRS is the only awarding body in the UK for vocational qualifications in market and social research. It is also the leading national supplier offering comprehensive research qualifications to professionals all around the world. By becoming an MRS Company Partner, DVLA would become part of the world's largest network of accredited professional researchers. MRS Company Partners abide by the MRS Code of Conduct and benefit from this by being recognised for their commitment to the very highest level of research standards. All MRS Members and Company Partners must adhere to the MRS Code of Conduct, its associated regulations and compliance procedures. The commitment to uphold the MRS Code of Conduct is supported by the Codeline service and a wide range of specialist guidelines We currently have MRS memberships and as part of this requirement would like to renew these memberships and include the option to obtain further memberships as and when required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9835142-da45-4a17-baaa-1a4f5b630f5c |
| 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 | 25 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,015 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,783 |
| 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 | THE MARKET RESEARCH SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 25 May 2022 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9835142-da45-4a17-baaa-1a4f5b630f5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9835142-da45-4a17-baaa-1a4f5b630f5c
  25th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6998164-e2a9-406a-be08-04dab6694aaa
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40a66cdc-0762-48eb-aff8-f076825cf325
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6030a31-02f7-49c0-a72e-dc71bc1908e3
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