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Provision of DataPower (Virtualised Solution).

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, located in Swansea, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of DataPower (Virtualised Solution)" as of 24th February 2026. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000) with an award value of £30,814. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2026 and will conclude on 28th February 2027. The tender was initially due to end on 10th February 2026 and was specifically geared towards services.

This contract represents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Since the process involved a call-off from a framework agreement, businesses with adaptable and comprehensive virtualised software solutions would find competitive advantages in similar future opportunities. The awarded contract, handled by Ultima Business Solutions Limited, underscores the potential for businesses providing advanced software systems to secure public sector contracts and expand their market presence, especially those that can tailor their solutions to meet the public sector’s operational needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of DataPower (Virtualised Solution).

Notice Description

Provision of DataPower (Virtualised Solution).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8660289-1eb7-4a6f-817f-9759369bf5db
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,814 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,814 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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