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PS/23/192 - Provision of Dynamic Twain

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), based in Swansea, Wales, has recently concluded the procurement process for contract PS/23/192, titled "Provision of Dynamic Twain." This contract falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is aimed at enhancing web functionality on Windows and macOS platforms. The procurement, completed through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, encompasses annual licenses for both development/testing and production. The contract was awarded on 17th January 2024 to Bytes Software Services, with the contract period set from 20th February 2024 to 19th February 2026. The tender period ended on 20th December 2023.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in web-based software and browser-based applications. Bytes Software Services, a large company, was chosen as the supplier, indicating that businesses with substantial resources and experience in cloud instance deployments are well-suited for such contracts. Companies looking to expand their service offerings in governmental or large-scale IT projects would find this contract type beneficial. Participating in similar procurements can position enterprises for growth by associating with prominent public service organisations like the DVLA.

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Notice Title

PS/23/192 - Provision of Dynamic Twain

Notice Description

This contract finder notice relates to Dynamic Web Twain, specifically 10 x 15.2 all browsers, for Windows and macOS (annual license for development/testing, per cloud instance deployment) and 2 x HTML5 browsers for Windows (annual license for production, per cloud instance deployment).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/623bb6d2-6ae0-4c69-9641-7d6b98a3e8af
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£10,025 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,025 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2024 - 19 Feb 2025 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
craig.rook@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

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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