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Software Licences and Maintenance Support

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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23 Sep 2026 at 15:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) procured software licences and maintenance support through a value-added reseller. The requirement covers sourcing both Microsoft and non-Microsoft software. Non-Microsoft purchases include end-user, enterprise, developer and specialist software, as well as assistive technology; the scope also includes software not bought using a Government Procurement Card. The supplier is expected to provide a value-added service alongside sourcing licences. This is a software procurement and information-systems service (CPV 48000000). Delivery is described as covering the United Kingdom, Europe and the rest of the world, including the Isle of Man, Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories. The buyer is DVSA, based in Bristol.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Phonenix Software Limited. The award date was 31 March 2025, and the contract period runs from 31 March 2025 to 31 March 2028. The awarded contract value is £38 million. The estimated procurement range was £28.5 million to £38 million. The process was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 3 February 2025 at 12:00. The procurement is presented as one requirement, covering Microsoft and non-Microsoft software; the supplied outcome identifies one awarded supplier. No evaluation criteria or eligibility requirements are described in the procurement information.

This award shows that DVSA buys software licences and maintenance support through a reseller, covering both Microsoft products and a broad range of other software. A credible competitor for this requirement would need to source across end-user, enterprise, developer and specialist software, including assistive technology, and provide a value-added service as well as arranging licences. The breadth of categories and the stated international delivery coverage point to a requirement suited to suppliers able to handle varied software needs across multiple locations. The procurement used a framework call-off route, so experience operating within the relevant framework route would be pertinent. The award establishes substantial demand from this buyer, but the published requirement does not identify particular accreditations, technical thresholds or capacity tests.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Licences and Maintenance Support

Notice Description

DVSA were looking for a Value-Added Reseller who will help source a variety of software licences while also proving a value-added service. At a high level, the service can be split into two main areas: Non-Microsoft Software; Procurement of all software that is not purchased via Government Procurement Card or relates to Microsoft but not limited to; end user software; enterprise software; developer software; specialist software and assistive technology. Microsoft Software; Procurement of all Microsoft related software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f533ec2-f58c-4a83-a644-fc2726e99d1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29bcedee-836d-4692-bf08-a43536cb1781
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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 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
Postcode Area
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

Phonenix Software

Further Information

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