Award

Provision of SFG20 Subscription Licences - PS/25/51

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

15 Jul 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Swansea, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of SFG20 Subscription Licences" under contract number PS/25/51. This procurement, categorised under software-related services, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £28,044, was awarded to BESA Publications Ltd on 14th July 2025, and spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The award stage signifies the culmination of the tender process, which concluded on 3rd June 2025, marking a transparent engagement in the services sector.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the software services industry seeking to supply subscription licences, particularly those that have experience working within established frameworks. Although the contract was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities with resources to support the DVLA's operational needs could find significant growth potential. Engaging with similar framework agreements can facilitate market entry for companies capable of delivering high-quality software solutions and compliance with public sector requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of SFG20 Subscription Licences - PS/25/51

Notice Description

Award of Contract has been completed via Crown Commercial Services Framework. Award Notice published for transparency. Contract is for the provision of SFG20 Subscription Licences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-452d9a2f-cc5e-4ab8-a0c0-24b345df0205
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0aed9d-f263-49ee-a15c-bd043ba504b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,044 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,044 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

BESA PUBLICATIONS

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