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Technical Security Assurance

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), based in Bristol, England, has completed an awarding process for a contract titled "Technical Security Assurance" within the IT services category. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a CCS framework agreement. The contract is valued at £6,000,000, and the procurement falls under the services industry classification. While details of tender outreach covered regions like the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK, the award was issued to Actica Consulting Limited on 25 March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1 May 2026 and conclude on 30 April 2029.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consulting and software development within the IT services industry. Although the contract has been awarded to a large-scale enterprise, smaller businesses, particularly SMEs, can still explore future opportunities by aligning their offerings with DVSA's technical security needs. By understanding the framework agreements and processes utilized by the DVSA, companies can strategically position themselves for upcoming tenders, enhancing their engagement with government contracts to drive business growth. This procurement exemplifies a vibrant opportunity for enterprises looking to expand their reach in regional and international markets.

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Notice Title

Technical Security Assurance

Notice Description

THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARANCY PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS BEING PROCURED BY A CCS FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF TECHNICAL SECURITY ASSURANCE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74dc5b6c-266a-4a8a-add8-34737de1abc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6486503c-b63f-4a04-bd27-487a802c6e5e
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
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTICA CONSULTING

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