Planning

Technical Delivery and Support Provider

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Planning

02 Feb 2021 at 14:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Swansea is preparing to initiate a procurement process for a "Technical Delivery and Support Provider" to assist with its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) initiative aimed at improving air quality in the United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement deadline set for 3rd May 2021. The contract will involve transitioning and supporting the existing digital solution, technical delivery, and maintenance, among other services, and is classified under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development, technical delivery, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on engagement with potential suppliers to inform the specification of the services required. The upcoming supplier event on 18th February 2021 will also provide a platform for interested parties to gain insights and demonstrate their capabilities, ultimately fostering business growth in the context of delivering sustainable urban development and improved public health outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Delivery and Support Provider

Notice Description

In February 2016, Defra and DfT established a Joint Air Quality Unit (JAQU) to oversee the delivery of the government's plan for tackling NO2 (Nitrogen Oxide) compliance. A Clean Air Zone (CAZ) defines an area where targeted action is taken to improve air quality and resources are prioritised and coordinated in order to shape the urban environment in a way that delivers improved health benefits and supports economic growth. Clean Air Zones aim to address all sources of pollution, including nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter, and reduce public exposure to them using a range of measures tailored to the location. Clean Air Zones bring together local measures to deliver immediate action to improve air quality and health with support for cities to grow while delivering sustained reductions in pollution and a transition to a low emission economy. Where there are the most persistent pollution problems, this is supported by restrictions to encourage only the cleanest vehicles to operate in the city. Charging Clean Air Zones are being introduced for individual users to pay a charge to drive into, or move within, a designated zone if they are driving a vehicle that does not meet the particular standard in that zone. The CAZ central service being implemented by JAQU and is made up of a Digital Solution, a customer facing Contact Centre (delivered by DVLA) and Penalties and Enforcements (managed by Local Authorities). With the current contract expiring in 2021, The Secretary of State for Transport requires a supplier to provide a high-quality service to JAQU, Local Authorities, Fleet Operators, Users and all other stakeholders of the CAZ Digital Solution. The scope of the new contract could include but not limited to:- -Transition of the existing digital solution -Support and Maintenance of the digital solution -Technical Delivery -Technical Development -Onboarding of Local Authorities to utilise the CAZ service -Hosting of the central service -Testing -Incident Management -Management Information and Reporting We intend to hold a supplier event on Thursday 18th February 2021. The aim is to share more detail on the above requirement, gauge the level of interest in the market and to use your expertise to inform the specification. To register your interest in attending please email Adrianne.Griffiths@dvla.gov.uk by Monday 15th February. Please note, this Prior Information Notice does not imply any commitment and is not a call for competition. We are assessing the market interest in providing the services required. Without sufficient interest the tendering exercise may be aborted. Should we proceed, the invitation to tender will be the subject to a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time. All relevant information will be contained within that notice, including how to apply for the opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0f4eb70-30a6-4257-ad3a-a00f993fa56c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5625ca63-1cce-440d-a1ac-e4f0084e1924
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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