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Lead Engineers - Software

D V L A

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21 Mar 2018 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a tender titled "Lead Engineers - Software" issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), located in Swansea, Wales. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the development of transaction processing and custom software, with a total contract value of £1,092,700. The procurement method employed is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 26th September 2017, and the contract duration extends from 18th December 2017 to 17th December 2019.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in software development and engineering services, particularly those that can provide technical guidance in cloud and on-premises web services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in innovative software solutions and agile methodologies will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the public sector, creating pathways for collaboration and partnership with government agencies like the DVLA.

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Notice Title

Lead Engineers - Software

Notice Description

DVLA require skilled Lead Engineers so that it can increase the pace of delivery of government- and industry-leading services. To work in a fluid and dynamic environment on priorities set by the DVLA. This service will need to give technical guidance and guidance to both the Change Portfolios so that work can be scheduled effectively and also to the delivery squads on industry best-practice in implementing web services on both public cloud infrastructure and on-premises.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fdf83ea-83d2-45c2-9ff2-698bc92465ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16517c75-565c-4184-89a1-fdae3fdb8ede
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,092,700 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£603,540 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2017 - 17 Dec 2019 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
D V L A
Contact Name
Hannah Wilson
Contact Email
hannah.wilson@dvla.gsi.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

METHODS BUSINESS & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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