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Provision of Test Management for The Employee Experience Portfolio

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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21 Dec 2021 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA (Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency) is seeking to enhance its IT services through the award of a contract titled "Provision of Test Management for The Employee Experience Portfolio." This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically related to consulting and software development. Based in Morriston, Wales, the contract was awarded on 24 November 2021, following a selective procurement process that involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is £645,150, with a contract period running from 29 November 2021 to 28 November 2022. Interested parties should note that the tender period concluded on 26 October 2021.

This awarded tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consulting and software development. Businesses with expertise in test management and project delivery within the digital services sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging in this sector allows companies to contribute to significant projects that benefit public service and routine operations within governmental agencies, fostering both corporate growth and community impact.

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Notice Title

Provision of Test Management for The Employee Experience Portfolio

Notice Description

The employee experience portfolio is delivery management community within the IT Service department that is focused on several projects and programmes which enable benefits for the organisation and its employees. There are several projects scheduled to conclude their development phases over the coming months which has resulted in an increased demand for test management across the portfolio.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4dd8a83-50b5-4620-a9df-d49eaa63429d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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
£645,150 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£645,150 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2021 - 28 Nov 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

TALL BLOKE CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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