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title: "Contract Award"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2024-05-15"
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# Contract Award

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fee162f0-043c-4b81-bd21-9372d08dfa2a

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## Summary

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has awarded a contract to Target Group Limited for the provision of a Direct Debit Service. The contract, valued at £11,170,000, commences on 1st June 2024 and lasts until 31st May 2026. This falls under the financial and insurance services category and was awarded through a direct procurement method with a single tender action, below threshold.

This contract award presents an opportunity for businesses in the financial and insurance services sector to partner with or provide services to the DVLA. Companies that can offer direct debit solutions and have experience in large-scale financial operations could be well-suited to compete in this tender. Understanding the specific requirements outlined by the DVLA for the provision of this service will be crucial for businesses looking to engage in this opportunity effectively.

## Notice

Following the VEAT Notice issued on 12 April 2024, outlining DVLA's intention to Award. The standstill period has now been completed. DVLA has awarded a contract to Target Group Limited for the provision of a Direct Debit Service commencing on 1st June 2024. This is to ensure continuous operation of the existing Direct Debit service; allowing enough time for DVLA to undertake a new tender process for a future Direct Debit Service. The future Direct Debit Service opportunity will be advertised in line with the relevant contract regulations. This is the final contract award notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43416c7e-14b0-46e4-a75e-1910fc67b87a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,170,000 |
| 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 - 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TARGET GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 15 May 2024 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43416c7e-14b0-46e4-a75e-1910fc67b87a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43416c7e-14b0-46e4-a75e-1910fc67b87a
  15th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9dd7709d-4ef2-49bc-8f10-2e81faaff65c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/657f28a2-6f44-4d40-9d56-972e32300c68
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5cb95e7f-35fd-457d-8817-2014b7923266
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b81a6eb4-a2ec-46d9-afc1-ea0cd4895414
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