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Lead Engineers - Infrastructure

D V L A

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21 Mar 2018 at 09:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) which is based in Swansea, Wales, seeking skilled Lead Engineers for cloud infrastructure. The tender, titled "Lead Engineers - Infrastructure," falls under the information technology requirements review services category and has a contract value of £525,000. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, which was completed on 19th October 2017, with the contract period running from 18th December 2017 to 17th December 2019. Potential suppliers had until 29th September 2017 to submit their bids under a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud infrastructure engineering, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are capable of delivering innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. The selected firm, DMSG Limited, is an example of a larger company that successfully secured the contract. Businesses with expertise in IT services, particularly those that can enhance government and industry-leading service delivery, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lead Engineers - Infrastructure

Notice Description

DVLA require skilled Lead Engineers with a strong background in cloud infrastructure engineering 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. Receiving complex problems and, in collaboration with their peers, define and govern high-level cloud platform solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a36983e7-ce21-48a8-9df2-e813c724b97c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03d885d-16a8-4d06-8148-d167c9b317c1
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

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
D V L A
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

DMSG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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