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Software and Licence Procurement

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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02 Mar 2022 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for the procurement of software and licences, excluding Microsoft products, to satisfy both existing and new requirements. The contract, valued at £14,904,550, falls under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000) and was awarded through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 29 November 2021 and is set to continue until 28 November 2023. The tender was open for submissions until 26 November 2021, with the contract being awarded and published on 2 March 2022. The geographical scope includes the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that can offer a diverse range of software solutions, consulting, and support services. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with government frameworks and provide best value for money will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, suppliers should be prepared to manage licence compliance and communicate any changes to licensing terms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly suited to participate, especially those with capabilities in providing software for governmental and enterprise-level applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software and Licence Procurement

Notice Description

DVSA awarded a contract for the purchase of all software and licences, with the exception of Microsoft products, for existing and new requirements. Although, there might be exceptions to this rule. The purchases include end user software; enterprise software; developer software; specialist software and assistive technology software. Scope of Requirement: - The supplier must take advantage of any Government Framework offers and pass the benefits onto DVSA. - The supplier must be able to demonstrate they have provided best value for money and can meet any seasonal demands. - The supplier must provide the authority with advice on how they will communicate changes and any implications of those changes to licence terms and conditions to the Authority. - The supplier must manage and mitigate risks and ensure the Authority is compliant and does not have a surplus of licences or licences that are out of date and have been replaced by a more up to date option/product. - There is no requirement for the supplier to manage the licences/software. - The supplier must provide copies of licence/software documentation e.g.EULAs,PURs, Licence Keys, Copy of Contract. - There is no guarantee that current licences will be required/renewed moving forwards. - The provision of quotes and provisioning of software must meet the SLA targets set out in the requirements. - Some members of staff working on DVSA requirements will have to obtain BPSS level security checks within 3 months from the contract commencement date. You will be guided by DVSA on this. For further information please refer to: National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f7b9568-0dcc-4e55-a490-9b9e37171eb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7828bb-5b25-45a5-9f16-56699a91fafa
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
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
£14,904,550 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,904,550 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2021 - 28 Nov 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
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Magda Borkowska
Contact Email
magda.borkowska@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447425612875

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 8AN
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Neath and Swansea East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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