Award

PS-25-90 Provision of Oracle Linux

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

13 Jan 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), located in Swansea, has completed the award stage for the tender titled "PS-25-90 Provision of Oracle Linux". This procurement falls under the industry category of software-related services (CPV: 72260000) and will be fulfilled in Wales, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective "Call-off from a framework agreement" method under the Crown Commercial Services framework. The awarded contract is valued at GBP 25,217.64 and will span from 30th December 2025 to 29th December 2028. The contract award was officially published on 13th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of software-related services, particularly those capable of executing framework contracts in a competitive market. Due to the selective nature of the procurement process, large-scale technology companies with expertise in Oracle Linux and established frameworks seem best suited to secure similar contracts. As frameworks are often used by public sector entities to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness, businesses that can align with such strategic procurement objectives are likely to benefit the most. This is an excellent opportunity for companies looking to expand their footprint in public sector IT services without the typical complexities of an open tender process.

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Notice Title

PS-25-90 Provision of Oracle Linux

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac37c1fa-35b4-4043-ba91-0dd327c93c8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2226de1-a666-467d-82e7-5908b8987b99
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
£25,217 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,217 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Dec 2025 - 29 Dec 2028 3-4 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
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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

DSI TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

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