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Provision of Robotic Process Automation

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Swansea, Wales, completed a procurement process for the provision of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) services. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a contract value of £4,166,000. The tender process culminated in an award on 26 May 2022, with the contract spanning from 26 May 2022 to 25 May 2026. The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The details of the award were published on 7 June 2022.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in RPA and IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The contract's significant value and scope for providing advanced automation solutions can help businesses enhance their capabilities, expand their client base, and contribute to their long-term growth and development. Successful suppliers like Codebase8, which won this contract, demonstrate that the market is open to agile and innovative IT service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Robotic Process Automation

Notice Description

Provision of Robotic Process Automation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5c2e801-e1f6-4f02-9ab0-87b17422988d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ba40f74-73f3-461f-b979-a7d2cf123d0b
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,166,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,166,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 May 2022 - 25 May 2026 4-5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
alun.john.davies@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

CODEBASE8

Further Information

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