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Driver Services Platform Digital Delivery

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The "Driver Services Platform Digital Delivery" project, initiated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), focuses on IT services related to consulting, software development, Internet, and support aimed at developing a booking system Beta project. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement with a total contract value of £73,000,000. The procurement process is complete, with the contract awarded to Kainos Software Limited. The project, covering multiple locations including the United Kingdom and extending to Europe and beyond, spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029. Key industry category identified is IT services, and the tender was concluded on 28th June 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector to expand their portfolio, especially those capable of managing large-scale digital delivery projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as suitable participants, indicating potential for diverse business involvement. Companies specialising in software development and consulting may find opportunities to leverage their expertise in platforms and systems provisioning, tapping into a wide geographical market that includes the UK and other regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Driver Services Platform Digital Delivery

Notice Description

Booking system Beta project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90c197cb-730d-402d-a3d9-c485839d2f33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88aae905-72b8-4626-b859-7773a840fbb1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

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
£73,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 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
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
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

KAINOS SOFTWARE

Further Information

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