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TARS Legacy Services

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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09 Oct 2024 at 11:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) based in Bristol, England, has concluded the procurement process for the provision of TARS Legacy Services, a contract envisaged to support and develop the TARS Legacy family of systems. Classified under IT services (consulting, software development, Internet and support - CPV 72000000), this procurement was executed through a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication. The awarded contract is set to commence on 1st October 2024 and will run until 30th September 2027. BJSS, a large-scale organisation based in Leeds, has been awarded this contract valued at £19,680,000.

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses capable of delivering complex IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and legacy system support. While SMEs and VCSEs were deemed unsuitable for this contract, large enterprises with robust technical capabilities stand to benefit significantly. The awarded services will span multiple regions including the UK, Europe, and various overseas territories, presenting considerable potential for firms experienced in international project management and large-scale IT infrastructure support. Such contracts can foster considerable business growth by establishing long-term, high-value engagements with prominent government agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TARS Legacy Services

Notice Description

Please note: This notice is for transparency purposes only. DVSA requires services to support and develop it's TARS Legacy family of systems until transition to the future Driver Services Platform. These systems support 3 core services for DVSA: - Driver and Rider Practical tests - Instructor Services, and - Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a908384e-4579-4f84-845a-e746a49c54a0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
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
£19,680,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,680,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 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
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BJSS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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