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title: "Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services"
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# Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services

Buyer: DVLA, COMMERCIAL DIRECTORATE, C1W  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf1f028f-ee8c-40b3-9554-cec93461e326

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the procurement process for the provision of vehicle inspection services, with an awarded contract valued at £1,500,000. This contract falls under the technical automobile inspection services category and will be effective from 27 April 2021 until 26 April 2023. The procurement was conducted using an open tendering method, and the contract involved delivery across the UK and various overseas territories. The tender period ended on 27 January 2021, and the award notice was published on 8 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in vehicle inspection and related automotive services. Companies that are well-suited to compete for such contracts include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the automotive inspection sector, as well as larger firms capable of managing comprehensive inspection services. This competitive landscape allows businesses to innovate and expand their offerings, potentially resulting in growth through collaboration with public sector agencies like the DVLA.

## Notice

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) intends to tender for the Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services. DVLA currently inspects vehicles for a number of reasons, the purpose of which is to satisfy the Secretary of State for Transport that the vehicle being presented as part of a transaction is the vehicle relating to the application being made.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d1cef4-be22-4148-9d5f-19fab9b20549 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2021 - 26 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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, COMMERCIAL DIRECTORATE, C1W |
| 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 | APPLUS CAR TESTING SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2021 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d1cef4-be22-4148-9d5f-19fab9b20549

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d1cef4-be22-4148-9d5f-19fab9b20549
  8th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=567771917
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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