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Provision of QSA Services

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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08 Aug 2024 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Swansea has completed the procurement process for the provision of Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) services, specifically focusing on PCI DSS compliance. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support services in the UK, primarily in Wales. With a selective procurement method, the process involved a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value was £95,000, with the contract period spanning from 5th August 2024 to 4th August 2026. The tender was awarded on 29th July 2024, following the closure of the tender period on 18th July 2024.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in cybersecurity and IT consulting. Large enterprises adept at providing comprehensive security solutions for payment card data will find this contract particularly suitable. Moreover, the project underscores the potential for growth in securing long-term contracts within the public sector. While the suitability requirements did not focus on SMEs or VCSEs, established firms in the IT services domain can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and credibility in government-related security services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of QSA Services

Notice Description

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a global proprietary information security standard for organisations that handle branded payment cards from the major card schemes including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB. The PCI Standard is mandated by the card brands and administered by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council. The standard was created in 2004 to increase controls around cardholder data to reduce credit card fraud. The standard is reviewed regularly to account for technical developments in the payment industry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11a3a689-ef5b-426a-8628-804733cea023
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4242a759-ac07-4c7b-8e25-e02ba5a517f4
Current Stage
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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
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
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2026 1-2 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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