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Provision of Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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03 Aug 2026 at 11:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed a procurement process for the provision of Microsoft Azure Cloud Services, with a focus on software programming and consultancy services. This contract, awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd on 22 July 2026, is valued at £3,960,000 and encompasses a contract period from 21 August 2026 to 20 August 2029. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract services will be delivered primarily in Wales, United Kingdom, and the procurement was classified under the industry category of services, with a key focus on driving digital transformation and improving cloud infrastructure.

This tender represents significant potential for business growth in the technology sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in cloud services and consultancy. Companies capable of delivering innovative and scalable solutions within the framework of Microsoft Azure will find this an attractive opportunity. The DVLA, a major government agency, provides an esteemed platform for businesses to demonstrate and grow their capabilities in delivering high-quality services, fostering long-term business relationships, and enhancing their profiles in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-184fd956-c20f-4bce-bde2-38c4a39bb3c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be56b80f-5a84-49be-8247-0c379ebafc8f
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,960,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,960,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2029 3-4 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
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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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