Award

PS/25/75 - Provision of a Cyber Security Solution

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

17 Nov 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the award stage for the provision of a cyber security solution. This procurement, titled "PS/25/75 - Provision of a Cyber Security Solution", was carried out within the services industry category, specifically focusing on software development services, identified by CPV code 72262000. The procurement was concluded via a selective method as a call-off from a Crown Commercial Services framework agreement. The project took place in Wales, UK, with significant activity in Swansea, and engaged Cyber Security Associates Ltd as the supplier. The contract, valued at £1,647,476, will commence on 12th January 2026 and continue until 11th January 2029. This award process was finalised and made publicly available on 17th November 2025.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for large organizations specializing in cyber security solutions and associated support services. As the DVLA seeks to enhance its digital infrastructure, the contract aligns with the needs of businesses capable of delivering sophisticated software development services. While this particular tender may not have targeted small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), similar procurement opportunities can be explored by businesses with the capability to support public sector agencies in achieving robust cyber security measures. Businesses with a strong track record in framework agreements and public sector engagements are especially well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

PS/25/75 - Provision of a Cyber Security Solution

Notice Description

Award of contract has been completed via Crown Commercial Services framework. Award notice published for transparency. Contract is for the provision of a cyber security solution and associated support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-831da070-76ea-437f-a60b-e524a5bffaa8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/702f7722-38cb-4168-a432-b8e0253314ef
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,646,476 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,247,982 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 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
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
craig.rook@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CYBER SECURITY ASSOCIATES

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