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Provision of Internet Edge Firewall Replacement

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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01 Aug 2024 at 09:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the procurement process for the provision of an Internet Edge Firewall Replacement, which falls under the category of system and support services. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £480,244.87, was awarded to XMA Ltd. The procurement was targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract commenced on 25th July 2024 and will run until 24th July 2029. The procurement covered delivery in Wales, United Kingdom, with key tender activities concluding by 17th July 2024.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in system and support services, particularly those offering cutting-edge firewall solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are especially well-positioned to benefit, given the specific suitability requirements outlined by DVLA. Companies that can deliver robust, secure internet edge firewall systems and associated support services will find growth prospects by aligning themselves with the IT infrastructure needs of public sector organisations. The long-term nature of the contract also ensures stable and sustained revenue streams for the successful supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Internet Edge Firewall Replacement

Notice Description

Provision of Internet Edge Firewall Replacement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-189dc56d-02a8-4a1f-bff7-b9e01669f05e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/395e55d2-7fc6-4320-923a-13b371ec271c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,244 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2024 - 24 Jul 2029 Over 5 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
MORRISTON
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

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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