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Provision of SolarWinds S&M

Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency

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14 Jul 2026 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, based in Swansea, Wales, has completed a public procurement process for the provision of SolarWinds S&M services, concluding with an award on 13th July 2026. This purchase belongs to the services category, specifically targeting driving licences and related network operating system software packages. The procurement used a selective method, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £139,149.80, runs from 5th August 2026 to 4th August 2029, providing opportunities primarily located within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software solutions and consultancy services around driving licences and network operations. While the contract was awarded to Phoenix Software Limited, the procurement process's suitability criteria indicate that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered, highlighting an inclusive approach. Companies with expertise in licence management software could benefit from participating in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of SolarWinds S&M

Notice Description

Provision of SolarWinds S&M

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a50b4af-3dfb-49df-a6c7-73386babb180
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ef8963-4edd-4fb8-87d6-0640ae195a8a
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

22454000 - Driving licences

48214000 - Network operating system software package

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,149 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,149 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2026 - 4 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
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

Phoenix Software

Further Information

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