Award

Provision of ELK Cloud Hosting - PS/25/72

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

01 Oct 2025 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Swansea, Wales, has completed the award process for a contract titled "Provision of ELK Cloud Hosting - PS/25/72". This contract falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. The contract, awarded on 30th September 2025, was part of a selective procurement method executed via a call-off from a framework agreement and has a value of £181,878.50. The contract period is set from 21st October 2025 to 20th October 2026. The procurement process is in the award stage, indicating the contract has been finalized with Akhter Computers Ltd as the supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in cloud hosting and software solutions, particularly those specialising in ELK stack technologies. It is ideal for large enterprises with the capability to deliver comprehensive cloud hosting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) may also find relevant opportunities, given the suitability criteria for these business types. Located in Wales, this contract supports regional business growth and offers a promising avenue for technology providers seeking to expand their influence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of ELK Cloud Hosting - PS/25/72

Notice Description

Award of contract has been completed via CCS framework. Award notice published for transparency. Contract is for the provision of ELK Cloud Hosting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b42df26a-e3e4-4eba-881a-3cb438f20d0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3543c95d-955b-42c4-bb93-0b4b8497108c
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, VCSE
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
£181,878 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,939 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
karenf.evans@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

AKHTER COMPUTERS

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