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title: "Provision of Bus-Coach Transportation for DVLA Events"
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# Provision of Bus-Coach Transportation for DVLA Events

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3153b36-6b8d-4d6e-849d-2dfe05908e16

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## Summary

The tender process for the "Provision of Bus-Coach Transportation for DVLA Events" has been completed with the award of the contract. The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), the buying organisation, operates from Swansea, Wales, and seeks transport services within the United Kingdom, particularly in Wales. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold as per Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the contract spans from 28 May 2025 to 27 May 2027, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement category falls under services, specifically targeting bus and coach transportation. The tender resulted in an award to South Wales Transport (Neath) Ltd on 27 May 2025.

This procurement opportunity represents significant business expansion prospects, especially for SMEs in the transportation sector. Due to its nature and terms, companies with expertise in providing bus-coach services for events stand to gain, particularly those positioned or looking to expand in Wales and broader UK markets. The long contract duration and extension options provide further growth and stability opportunities, making it favourable for businesses focused on delivering high-quality, reliable transport services to governmental bodies.

## Notice

Bus/Coach Travel contract for DVLA Events. Awarded following an Open-Competition under PCR2015. This is a 2 year contract with 2 x 1 year extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2866ada-0cf9-47e7-9e41-697b35fa962c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2025 - 27 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,475 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,250 |
| 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 | SOUTH WALES TRANSPORT (NEATH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 07:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2866ada-0cf9-47e7-9e41-697b35fa962c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2866ada-0cf9-47e7-9e41-697b35fa962c
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45456596-dad2-48ee-9b62-946aa1da4d91
  Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2476d0a-5d68-4fac-89ea-337d376a351f
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dcd91610-5be0-4055-bbca-a042921f2868
  Specification

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