Award

PS/25/81 - Provision of Open Text Extended ECM Licences and Support

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

03 Dec 2025 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the award of a contract for the provision of Open Text Extended ECM Licences and Support. The procurement, classified under software-related services (CPV 72260000), was conducted using a selective method via a Crown Commercial Services framework agreement. The contract, valued at £1,153,729.98, commences on 20th December 2025 and will conclude on 19th December 2028, with services delivered to locations in Wales, United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 3rd December 2025, with the procurement process itself having reached the award stage.

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities for large organisations capable of supplying specialised software services. Companies with expertise in enterprise content management solutions, particularly those familiar with Open Text technologies, are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The DVLA’s reliance on established procurement frameworks signals a preference for businesses with a proven track record of delivering within such agreements. With the DVLA as the buying authority, fulfilling the contractual requirements effectively might open doors for further collaborations and subsequent opportunities within governmental and public sectors.

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Notice Title

PS/25/81 - Provision of Open Text Extended ECM Licences and Support

Notice Description

Award of contract has been completed via Crown Commercial Services framework. Award notice published for transparency. Contract is for the provision of Open Text Extended ECM Licences and Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e110fb7-31fb-43a7-923f-be86aad5a054
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdff4c5e-0eba-431c-8913-52ab19e2189d
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
£1,153,729 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,153,729 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2028 3-4 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
craig.rook@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

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