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Provision of Engineering Services for DVLA Utilities

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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18 Mar 2024 at 15:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has awarded a contract for the provision of engineering services related to utilities and driving programmes. The contract, valued at up to £4.1 million, is for a duration of 2 years with no option to extend. BJSS Ltd has been selected as the supplier. The tender was classified under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services. The contract started on 4th March 2024 and will end on 3rd March 2026. The tender period ended on 29th January 2024.

This tender by DVLA presents an opportunity for businesses in the software programming and consultancy services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in engineering services could compete effectively. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, providing a fair chance for qualified suppliers to showcase their capabilities. Interested businesses should take note of the contract period and the contract value to assess the potential growth opportunities this tender offers for their business.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Engineering Services for DVLA Utilities

Notice Description

Provision of Engineering Service for DVLA Utilities and Driving Programmes DVLA requires a supplier to provide a flexible delivery of highly skilled Engineering developers/support services to aide in the design, development and support of the Utilities and Drivers Programmes of work. The supplier may also be required to support the components developed. This would cover 4th line support (primarily investigation and code changes) in-hours (between 9am and 6pm Monday to Friday) with potential for out-of-hours All deliverables must be in line with DVLA solutions. The appointed supplier shall have the ability to deliver a mix of engineering services in line with deliverables, as set out in the individual Statements of Work as well as having the ability to interact and give guidance on best practice and react to technical challenges. DVLA is responsible for the overall business requirements and solution architecture. The duration of the proposed contract is for 2 years with no option to extend. The estimated cost for the contract is up-to PS4.1million, (PS2.05million per annum).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bd5e43d-3d3a-4be7-b6b1-8f9735bb5ef8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2024 - 3 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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
DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Kelly Gimblett
Contact Email
kelly.gimblett@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01792 662190

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

BJSS

Further Information

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