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PS/25/98 - Provision of FTK Forensic Toolkit

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Provision of FTK Forensic Toolkit has been completed, with the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) serving as the buying organisation. The procurement, falling under the software-related services industry category, will take place in Wales, United Kingdom, with contract delivery intended for the locality of Swansea (postal code SA6 7JL). This contract has transitioned from tendering to the award stage, with pertinent dates including the award being published on 23 February 2026. The selective procurement method was utilised, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement via Crown Commercial Services. The contract period is scheduled from 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028, with a contract value of £9,410.04.

This tender offers meaningful opportunities for large companies specialising in software services. Business growth can be achieved by establishing strong relationships with public sector clients, such as DVLA. Firms providing forensic technology solutions would be particularly well-fitted to compete, given the specific needs outlined in the contract title and classification. While the procurement does not directly favour SMEs or VCSEs, expertise in software-related services will be key to successfully securing similar public contracts in the future, enhancing market positioning and potential expansion within governmental frameworks.

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Notice Title

PS/25/98 - Provision of FTK Forensic Toolkit

Notice Description

Award of contract has been completed via Crown Commercial Services framework. Award notice published for transparency. Contract is for the Provision of FTK Forensic Toolkit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94efde35-f142-45b0-9f54-7aa3fbbd080f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7fa1d9-328d-45b4-8cdd-84c4aa28c0f7
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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,410 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,410 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

CDW

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