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Provision of Mainframe Services

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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02 Sep 2025 at 08:48

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13 Aug 2025 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Swansea, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Mainframe Services" under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at approximately 5.36 million GBP, falls under the industry category of computer support and consultancy services. It was awarded on 31st July 2025, with the contract period commencing on 16th August 2025 and ending on 15th August 2026. The award notice was published on 13th August 2025, and the location for the service delivery is primarily in Wales, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the computer support and consultancy sector, especially those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the process was designed to be inclusive of these entities. Such businesses that have the technical expertise in managing and maintaining mainframe services would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The structured framework agreement call-off provides a streamlined mechanism for businesses to engage and grow through governmental contracts, potentially enhancing their market presence and service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Mainframe Services

Notice Description

Provision of Mainframe Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f2fe4d5-7203-47de-8734-11d95a39ac71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcd3b60a-fc5b-4794-bd3b-8aa5b44cebdf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,360,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,359,823 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

KYNDRYL

Further Information

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