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Information Technology Solution Service 2026

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has concluded a public procurement process for the "Information Technology Solution Service 2026". This procurement, classified under the CPV code 48000000 for software package and information systems, involved a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at GBP 600,700, extends from 1st December 2025 to 31st December 2026 and covers multiple delivery locations including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories. The tender process was completed with an active awarding stage, and Gartner UK Ltd was selected as the supplier. Key dates included the tender period deadline on 6th November 2025 and the awarding date on 20th November 2025.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in information technology solutions and services. SMEs might find this contract especially fitting due to the suitability criteria emphasising their involvement, though large companies like Gartner UK Ltd have also successfully secured the contract. Businesses equipped to provide subscription-based research services stand well-positioned to meet the needs identified by the DVSA. By engaging in such tenders, companies can expand their client base and enhance their profiles through association with reputable government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Information Technology Solution Service 2026

Notice Description

Variation to add additional licenses. This is for subscription based Research Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8553b4d-8738-4cfc-b2b7-32155e963ac7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ab2871e-3eb8-4d9a-bf65-f8f3c24097ad
Current Stage
Award
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,700 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,700 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 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
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

GARTNER

Further Information

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