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title: "Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services"
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d34d0df5-bd0e-4453-a1bf-9ae2e7e31b8f

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## Summary

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has awarded a contract for the Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure (below threshold) with a value of £2,200,000. The contract period is from April 27, 2024, to April 26, 2029. The awarded supplier is APPLUS CAR TESTING SERVICE LIMITED, and the contract expires on April 26, 2029. The tender was initiated on September 21, 2023, and the award was made on March 1, 2024.

This contract provides SMEs and other suitable suppliers with an opportunity to offer technical automobile inspection services in regions across the United Kingdom. Businesses in the automotive inspection industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The award provides a comprehensive outline of the service requirements and specific details on the vehicle inspection process expected by the DVLA. The contract represents a substantial opportunity for suppliers to support the DVLA in maintaining accurate vehicle records and ensuring the authenticity of registered vehicles.

## Notice

Contract award for the provision of vehicle inspection services. The purpose of an inspection is to confirm specific information about a vehicle that can only be verified with the vehicle physically present. Some vehicles may require a more in-depth inspection than others, depending on what information the Authority needs to confirm. Inspections may take place pre- or post-registration and for a number of reasons, often but not exclusively as a result of an application made to the Authority regarding the vehicle. The basis of the Authority's decision to inspect a vehicle is usually one of the following: i. To confirm that the vehicle exists; ii. To confirm that the vehicle is what it purports to be, either on the Authority's records or on the application received, by confirming the presence of identifying features particular to the make and model; iii. To confirm that the applicant is in possession of the vehicle. The Vehicle Inspection service is currently outsourced, with the current service provision expiring on 26th April 2024. DVLA sought proposals from suitable suppliers for a replacement service to follow this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49320e2b-e086-411e-94a9-e3f009c2dd20 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2024 - 26 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,978,140 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## 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

- 13 Mar 2024 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49320e2b-e086-411e-94a9-e3f009c2dd20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49320e2b-e086-411e-94a9-e3f009c2dd20
  13th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ac52cb0-5eb8-4f92-8e1d-25c751f83f47
  Redacted Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea467daa-6578-479f-9aad-5d38ae26dc9d
  Redacted Contract Award Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aecd9568-d7d3-4c26-b1be-e157a7a52257
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71edcb23-dd84-493f-9c53-4bc979287c39
  n/a

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