Award

Software Engineers

D V L A

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Award

15 Feb 2017 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) is contracting for Software Engineer resources as part of its initiative to enhance digital service integration and develop new web and API-based channels. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to DevOps Guys Ltd for a total value of £938,400. The contract period runs from 16 January 2017 to 15 January 2019. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender originally closing on 19 December 2016, and is classified under Information Technology Services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in government projects that focus on digital transformation. Companies specialising in IT services, software development, and systems integration would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, benefiting from contributing to innovative services that support governmental operations. This contracting process highlights the demand for expertise in modern technology solutions, which is critical in advancing government agencies' digital capabilities.

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Notice Title

Software Engineers

Notice Description

The DVLA is looking for a company to be able to provide Software Engineer resource as a service to supplement existing DVLA resource supporting DVLA projects/services. DVLA is setting out to achieve transformation that will increase digital service integration, develop internal/external web and API based channels and promote the use of open source/standard products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c60cdee-f0b9-435b-b5ee-8d1b657bbae5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/091574c1-b8c5-4254-8207-ea865e32b35b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£938,400 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£938,400 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2017 - 15 Jan 2019 1-2 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
D V L A
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sara.nash@dvla.gsi.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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEVOPS GUYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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