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Provision of F5 Load Balancer S&M Renewal

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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08 Apr 2025 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the procurement process for the provision of F5 Load Balancer S&M Renewal. This contract falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is award, with key dates including the tender period ending on 13th March 2025 and the contract period starting on 17th March 2025 and ending on 16th March 2026. The total contract value is £318,752.87, and the location for delivery is Morriston, Swansea, Wales.

This tender presents significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in IT services. The involvement of European Electronique Limited, a large supplier, suggests that smaller businesses with expertise in F5 Load Balancer solutions could gain a foothold in similar contracts through networking and partnership opportunities. Businesses within the IT consulting and support sector will find this contract suitable, as it provides a structured framework agreement approach, ensuring streamlined processes and potential for scaling operations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of F5 Load Balancer S&M Renewal

Notice Description

Provision of F5 Load Balancer S&M Renewal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7156f68a-5e99-4973-bfad-727ae6bfd9d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9555a0-1441-47c8-8184-10c63c72eb30
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£318,752 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£318,752 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 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
MORRISTON, 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

EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE

Further Information

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