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OTC Digital Brief

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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10 Apr 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed the procurement process for the "OTC Digital Brief" project, focusing on acquiring a Specialist Software as a Service (SaaS) product designed for creating legal document bundles. The procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000) and encompasses a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other global regions. This procurement process, which was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, proceeded through the Tender and Award stages, concluding with the contract award on 1st September 2023. The contract, valued at GBP 416,400, spans from 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in legal and regulatory software tools, SME providers that can offer innovative solutions for evidence and legal case management. The involvement of a reputable supplier like Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Limited highlights the necessity for providers that can deliver high-quality, reliable digital tools tailored to the needs of regulatory authorities. SMEs looking to expand their market presence and expertise in the public sector software arena will find such opportunities particularly pertinent, given the scale and demands of the DVSA requirements.

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Notice Title

OTC Digital Brief

Notice Description

The procurement of Specialist Software as a Service (SaaS) product to produce legal document bundles for DVSA. It is for a specialised electronic bundling tool designed for evidence and legal case management or regulatory environments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adb91f6a-5f05-4c32-8835-bcb68b926a54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba4e3b45-5f43-4938-b800-cc593115cdd0
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
£416,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£416,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 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
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

THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL

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