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Web Hosting

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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23 Jun 2025 at 14:27

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27 May 2025 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), located in Morriston, England, has completed a public procurement process for web hosting services. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically targeting consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a contract scope valued at £385,568. The contract, awarded to Connect Internet Solutions, is effective from 7th May 2025 to 6th May 2027 and will be delivered in Wales, United Kingdom. The procurement used a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement, and was concluded in its award stage on 6th May 2025 with the award being published on 27th May 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability requirements favouring SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses excelling in IT services, particularly those with expertise in web hosting and support, will find this a beneficial opportunity. Engaging in such contracts not only provides potential revenue streams but also enhances a company's portfolio and visibility in the public sector, especially for companies aiming to expand within the IT consultancy realm.

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Notice Title

Web Hosting

Notice Description

Web Hosting Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a688230-7761-4d5c-b737-419abdda87b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35822448-20bc-4d43-9cea-510e28a44955
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£385,568 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£385,568 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 6 May 2027 1-2 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
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

CONNECT INTERNET SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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