Provision of Scanning System Support and Maintenance

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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17 Jun 2026 at 10:51

Award

03 Jul 2024 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) based in Swansea, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Scanning System Support and Maintenance" with an agreement valued at £2,308,070. The procurement was carried out through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender falls under the industry category of scanning services, with the contract period commencing on 15th June 2024 and concluding on 14th June 2027. The award of the contract was published on 3rd July 2024, and the services are to be delivered in Wales.

This contracting opportunity presents substantial potential for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process was inclusive of such businesses. Companies specialising in scanning system support and maintenance, particularly those adept in providing reliable and innovative solutions, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The involvement of SCAN-OPTICS LIMITED, an SME, as the selected supplier underscores the viability of SMEs in securing significant contracts, thereby offering a blueprint for business development within the public sector framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Scanning System Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of Scanning System Support and Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d0f466c-6b82-4fe4-8731-8f9f17dd2ba9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35f057a3-b27b-4493-9792-6f9a9dac2cb5
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79999100 - Scanning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,308,070 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,308,070 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2024 - 14 Jun 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SCAN-OPTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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