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PS/26/19 - Provision of Support and Maintenance for a S.I.E.M. Tool

DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency

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01 Jun 2026 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the award stage for a contract titled "PS/26/19 - Provision of Support and Maintenance for a S.I.E.M. Tool," with a focus on software-related services. This procurement, using a selective method through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework, is situated in Swansea, Wales. The contract, awarded on 27th May 2026 and published for transparency on 1st June 2026, is valued at £196,501.81. The contract will commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in software-related services, particularly those capable of providing robust support and maintenance for security information and event management (SIEM) tools. While the procurement was selective and currently awarded to Softcat PLC, businesses with similar capabilities and framework agreements may consider positioning for future opportunities. Despite this contract not being specifically aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), large-scale businesses within the IT services industry could benefit significantly by engaging in similar tenders for governmental IT infrastructure contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS/26/19 - Provision of Support and Maintenance for a S.I.E.M. Tool

Notice Description

Award of contract has been completed via Crown Commercial Services framework. Award notice published for transparency. Contract is for the provision of support and maintenance for a S.I.E.M. tool

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16ed13fb-089a-47a6-935a-9f11c6182f44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a49d6fac-5b01-48e4-9c87-ec3477ce3c90
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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£196,501 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£196,501 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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
Postcode Area
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 Plc

Further Information

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