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DVSA Mobile data and Voice services - Contracts Finder

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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29 Sep 2025 at 14:20

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05 Sep 2025 at 12:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), located in Bristol, England, has completed the procurement process for the supply of mobile data and voice services. This process, classified under the mobile-telephone services industry category, had key dates including the tender period ending on 14th July 2023 and the contract period running from 22nd September 2023 to 21st September 2026. The procurement method used was selective, entailing a call-off from a framework agreement, with the total contract worth £276,000. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Virgin Media Business Ltd and notice of the award published on 5th September 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers in the telecommunications field. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete in such tenders due to their adaptability and focus on service quality. The wide geographical coverage of this tender, spanning regions like British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, offers substantial potential for expanding market reach and establishing a stronger business presence in diverse locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DVSA Mobile data and Voice services - Contracts Finder

Notice Description

Supply of Mobile Data and Voice services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a5fb499-4935-4150-baec-e1a8e704f390
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20a2323b-384c-4c76-aadf-e6c11588abbb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£276,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£276,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2023 - 21 Sep 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

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