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Provision of Palo Alto SaaS - PS/23/178

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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22 May 2024 at 13:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), located in Swansea, Wales, has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Palo Alto SaaS" under the contract number PS/23/178. Classified within the software package and information systems industry category, this selective tender was conducted as a call-off from a Crown Commercial Services framework agreement. The contract has been awarded to CDW Limited, with a value of £450,955.07, and covers the contract period from 25th May 2024 to 24th May 2027. The award was officially published on 22nd May 2024, following an award decision made on 9th May 2024.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services to expand their market reach, particularly those capable of delivering cloud-based solutions like Palo Alto SaaS. Large-scale companies, though preferred in this process, stand to benefit greatly from engaging with government contracts due to the substantial financial value and extended contract periods. Emerging technologies and robust service capabilities are essential to competing successfully, opening doors for growth and development in the software services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Palo Alto SaaS - PS/23/178

Notice Description

Award of contract has been completed via Crown Commercial Services Framework. Award Notice published for transparency. The contract is for the Provision of Palo Alto SaaS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65c9cf0c-1a15-4a74-8190-6945c73fa534
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c040b102-71f0-4341-9034-51e3f81b3c18
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,955 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,955 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 May 2024 - 24 May 2027 2-3 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

CDW

Further Information

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