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Driver Services Platform Discovery

THE DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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23 Mar 2022 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has initiated a procurement process titled "Driver Services Platform Discovery", aimed at modernising the system supporting driver services. This project seeks to evaluate options for separating the booking, fee collection, and scheduling functions from the existing system to create a new Driver Services Platform. The initiative falls under the IT services industry, specifically classified as consulting and software development. The contract value is £423,510 and it covers a contract period from 21 February 2022 to 28 February 2023, with the procurement undertaken via a selective method using a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 23 December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as they are eligible under the procurement guidelines, making this a promising avenue for innovative technology firms looking to expand their portfolios. Businesses that can provide skilled teams to deliver the project outcomes and who have experience in modernising systems within the public sector will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Driver Services Platform Discovery

Notice Description

The DVSA's requirement is for a suitably skilled team to deliver a Discovery stage project to modernise the system that supports delivery of driver services. To explore options to separate the booking, collection of fees and scheduling (deployment of examiners) of practical driving tests from the existing system and to create a "Driver Services Platform"; as well as to understand outline options for the remaining TARS components and services. The Supplier will provide a suitably skilled team to undertake the work and will supply outcomes and deliverables. The opportunity was advertised on the CCS Digital Outcomes and Specialists 5 (RM1043.7).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d517f7a-b10e-4ac8-9093-5dbb8ac3228f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£423,510 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£423,510 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 1-2 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
THE DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Olivia Stott
Contact Email
olivia.stott@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

KAINOS SOFTWARE

Further Information

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