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Provision of ICT Health Checks

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of ICT Health Checks" by the DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY, based in Swansea, Wales, has reached the Award stage. This contract, classified under Computer testing services (CPV code 72820000), involves conducting cyber security vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on DVLA's infrastructure and applications, both on-site and remotely. The procurement method employed is "selective," executed as a Call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, valued at £200,000, with awards amounting to £100,000, was made to NCC SERVICES LIMITED. The contract period is set from 22nd July 2025 to 21st July 2027, with key dates including the tender’s end on 10th June 2025 at 12:00 PM.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, especially those with experience in government collaborations and penetration testing strategies. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited, given the tender’s suitability criteria. Companies possessing necessary accreditations such as PCI ASV, CESG, CHECK CERTIFIED, CREST STAR, and Cyber Essential, along with a robust remote testing solution, will find themselves positioned favourably to compete. Success in this contract could pave the way for further engagements through the development of long-term client partnerships and the provision of critical training and guidance services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of ICT Health Checks

Notice Description

This requirement is for a Cyber Security health check company to perform vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on the DVLA infrastructure and applications (both physical and cloud based). In addition to performing on site testing the company must have a fully mature and documented remote testing solution in place, in order to remotely connect to our network. They must be PCI ASV approved and hold CESG, CHECK CERTIFIED GREEN LIGHT, CREST STAR, & Cyber Essential status. Criteria can be broken down as follows: * Must have experience of working with an internal Government Cyber Security teams to develop penetration testing strategies. * Must evidence how they have developed long term client partnerships in order to deliver required training and skills transfer. * Following the completion of the engagement the supplier must explain how they would provide guidance and recommendations on how to maintain the service alongside suggested next steps. * Fully mature remote testing solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67e4d5aa-476c-4c08-8ec7-b9164684d667
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46910755-1150-498f-a7c3-0e5419bfeee4
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2027 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
Driver and 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
Postcode Area
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

NCC Services Limited

Further Information

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