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Provision of IT Research, Advisory, and Benchmarking Services

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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16 Feb 2026 at 14:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed a procurement process for IT Research, Advisory, and Benchmarking Services, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract location is in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, with Gartner UK Limited as the selected supplier. The procurement method was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 5 January 2026. The award was active from 29 January 2026, and the contract period spans from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2028. The total contract value is £409,400.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on research, advisory, and benchmarking capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the nature of the services required and the procurement method employed. With the DVLA as the contracting authority, it provides an opportunity to establish a relationship with a key player in public-sector services and leverage expertise in innovative IT solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of IT Research, Advisory, and Benchmarking Services

Notice Description

Provision of IT Research, Advisory, and Benchmarking Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60f98ed0-7f37-49f4-9560-824a020a26f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc0988ce-a8c1-423e-acbb-3d3b6d12b528
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
SME

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
£409,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£409,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 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

GARTNER

Further Information

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