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Provision of ITS Recruitment 2025

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of recruitment services under the "Provision of ITS Recruitment 2025" contract. This procurement exercise focused on sourcing candidates for key Government Digital and Data roles within Information Technology Services at the DVLA in Swansea, Wales. The contract, valued at £327,121.64, was awarded to Ipeople Associates Limited following a selective procurement method and a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework. The contract period begins on 22nd March 2026 and concludes on 21st March 2028, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for growth in the recruitment services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in sourcing high-calibre IT professionals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in providing technical and digital recruitment services stand to benefit by aligning themselves with established frameworks, such as those utilised in this award. Suppliers with a focus on technical architecture, cybersecurity, software and data engineering, and project management would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, thereby expanding their influence and operations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of ITS Recruitment 2025

Notice Description

This contract provides a recruitment service to include sourcing suitable candidates to fill the following key Government Digital and Data Roles within Information Technology Services at DVLA: - - Technical/Enterprise Architects - Security Architect (Cyber Security Experts) - Software Engineers - Software Developer Engineer in Test - Data Engineers - Test Engineers - Infrastructure Engineers - Product Managers - Agile Delivery Managers - Project Managers This contract was awarded following a mini-competition under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6229 Permanent Recruitment 2 - Lot 2 Non-Clinical General Recruitment. It has an initial term of 2 years, from 22nd March 2026 to 21st March 2028, with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods (2+1+1). Additional information: The contract value to the Agency for the full duration of the contract including the extension period is PS327,121.64. However, the ceiling value will depend on further budget approval obtained should future role requirements change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab939096-72b2-4e53-bd78-7e1e70aa8629
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e278b41e-666a-4692-ab3a-4ec618185ff8
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

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£469,086 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£327,121 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2028 2-3 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
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

IPEOPLE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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