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title: "PS/21/70 Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Number Plates"
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# PS/21/70 Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Number Plates

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e688e830-fac6-4464-b4d0-daee78ecc8ab

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is conducting an open tender for the provision of Trade and Diplomatic Number Plates, with an estimated contract value of £1.5 million. This procurement, categorised under "Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines," is set in Wales and is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 26th October 2021. The contract period will commence on 1st January 2022 and run until 31st December 2024.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in vehicle parts manufacturing, printing, and supply chain management. Businesses that can efficiently create, supply, and manage the delivery of specialised plates for vehicles owned by foreign diplomats and the motor trade will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, offering a chance to expand their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

The contract is for the creation, supply and destruction of Diplomatic Plates for use on vehicles owned by Foreign Diplomats whilst they are resident in UK, and the creation, supply and destruction of Trade Plates for the Motor Trade, manufacturers and Vehicles Testers throughout the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021ed536-d1c0-4a4e-a096-80145a01d22f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2021 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021ed536-d1c0-4a4e-a096-80145a01d22f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021ed536-d1c0-4a4e-a096-80145a01d22f
  23rd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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