Award

Provision of Mobile Devices Connectivity Services

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

01 Nov 2021 at 10:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency is seeking a supplier for the provision of Mobile Devices Connectivity Services, classified under IT services (CPV Code: 72000000). This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value set at £217,920. The contract period commenced on 26th October 2021 and will run until 25th October 2023. The delivery location for services is across Wales, specifically Swansea (Postal Code: SA6 7JL). The procurement method used was a single tender action, which was awarded following the tender period that concluded on 30th September 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the telecommunications sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide mobile connectivity solutions, including account management and support services, as well as technology that meets the unique needs of the DVLA, will be well-positioned to compete. The ability to offer innovative products such as flexible communication bundles and signal enhancement solutions will be advantageous for potential bidders seeking to grow within this public procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Mobile Devices Connectivity Services

Notice Description

- Supplier to provide an Account Manager and access to support/helpdesk. - The Contract Owner must have access to an online portal (or similar) to monitor usage and download reports/invoices. - A shared flexible corporate bundle that includes Voice, Data and Texts, with ability to move between 750GB; 1.5TB; 2TB; 2.5TB subject to a reasonable notice period. - Ability to set restrictions as required by DVLA, e.g. International Roaming, Premium, etc. - DVLA's usual mobile connectivity supports approx. 600 corporate mobile connections (pre-WFH: 489 mobiles & 97 MiFi devices) but due to WFH this has increased to approx. 700 mobile phone connections and 250 MiFi connections. - Availability of signal booster devices for homes and office sites where signal reception is poor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3417a94e-38d9-43b0-839d-deba04bc065e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed534f66-afe5-46ff-9ee8-b00dc7d2e6eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£217,920 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£217,920 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Oct 2021 - 25 Oct 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
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
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

TELEFONICA UK (O2

Further Information

Notice Documents

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