PS/26/23 - Provision of Document Creation Software - Docmosis Tornado

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Swansea, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Document Creation Software, specifically Docmosis Tornado, as part of a contract titled "PS/26/23 - Provision of Document Creation Software - Docmosis Tornado". This procurement falls under the industry category of document management software, with the procurement stage status marked as award. The contract period commenced on 3rd June 2026 and will conclude on 2nd June 2029. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the total value of the contract being £22,770.10.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those with expertise in document management solutions. While the tender was awarded to Bechtle Limited, a large-scale company, it underscores the potential for similar businesses to be involved in future procurements by the DVLA or similar bodies. Companies capable of providing robust support and update services for document software are well-positioned to compete for such opportunities, which can lead to substantial business growth in the software services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PS/26/23 - Provision of Document Creation Software - Docmosis Tornado

Notice Description

This requirement is for the Provision of Support and Update Services for Docmosis Tornado (T UNL Deployment)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b736cfe-489c-4179-abbc-ce9ff35fa3d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be483279-5da8-4924-a199-4498026e1c31
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48311000 - Document management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,770 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,770 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 2 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECHTLE

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