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title: "Steering Assistance Failure Assessment (2)"
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buyer: "DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# Steering Assistance Failure Assessment (2)

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbed2705-d57f-4840-b5c5-be57c1047e7b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) seeking research services under the title "Steering Assistance Failure Assessment (2)". This tender, initiated as a single tender action, targets the services industry with a focus on assessing steering assistance failures. The contract, valued at £18,000 GBP, is completed as of 22nd November 2021, following an award date of 12th November 2021. The contract period commenced on 15th November 2021 and concluded on 24th November 2021, with delivery addresses spanning the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in automotive testing and assessment. Businesses well-positioned to compete may include firms offering innovative research methodologies or those skilled in vehicle technology studies. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate business growth through collaboration with a government agency, enhancing visibility and credibility in the sector.

## Notice

Contract finder notice for research and testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1388eec9-2b61-4122-971c-667decf5e4ea |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 24 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 0DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THATCHAM RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1388eec9-2b61-4122-971c-667decf5e4ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1388eec9-2b61-4122-971c-667decf5e4ea
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3949d9f5-fb5f-4d00-9b5f-981e68648a52
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