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19/06/08
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has signed a ground-breaking contract with CMC to help improve performance and value-for-money in its operations over the next four years.
DVLA managers will use CMC as their first port of call for the provision of external consultants and interim personnel. CMC will manage a supply chain to deliver assistance in areas such as project management, business change, IT security, technical advice, commercial and financial management as well as providing temporary staff for busy periods.
A DVLA spokesperson said, "Following a detailed look at existing procurement procedures, including cost-benefit analyses, use of management time and quality of service provision, we decided the case was strong to move to a new way of working which streamlines our supply chain.
"We are not spending additional money on this service - our budgets remain the same - we are simply working smarter. We believe the one-stop approach offers significant benefits."
CMC director Chris Moore said, "We are delighted to have been chosen by the DVLA to help deliver this pioneering arrangement. There are various master vendor arrangements like this in use elsewhere but this contract is unique in its scope and nature."
The innovative partnership between DVLA and CMC is reported on in further detail by The Western Mail.