Award

PS/24/103 - Provision of Security Assessment Tooling

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

01 Aug 2024 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the award stage for the contract titled "PS/24/103 - Provision of Security Assessment Tooling." This procurement, under the industry category of IT services (consulting, software development, Internet, and support), was conducted via a selective method through a framework agreement with Crown Commercial Services. The contract has been awarded to Softcat PLC. The tender process culminated with the contract period set to start on 26th September 2024 and end on 25th September 2026. The project is located in Wales, with the postal code SA6 7JL, Swansea. The contract's total value is £626,928.28.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in IT services, including security assessment solutions. While the contract has been awarded to a large company, the involvement of Softcat PLC demonstrates the need for robust, scalable IT service solutions within the public sector. Businesses with experience in providing similar services could benefit from such procurement opportunities, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality security assessment tools and consulting services to government agencies.

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Notice Title

PS/24/103 - Provision of Security Assessment Tooling

Notice Description

Award of contract has been completed via Crown Commercial Services framework. Award notice published for transparency. Contract is for the provision of a Security Assessment Tooling

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e8b6607-5bc6-4f1b-ba80-802fd2b24c6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c47bb8a2-4926-4fdd-9385-fadaa7e052ef
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£626,928 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£626,928 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2024 - 25 Sep 2026 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
craig.rook@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SOFTCAT

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