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Provision of 2 X APE Licences (solarwinds)

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of 2 X APE Licences (solarwinds)" under the IT services category, specifically for consulting, software development, Internet and support. The tender, initiated as an open procedure below the threshold, had a total value of £26,563.68 for the procurement of additional polling engine licences necessary for improving the capacity of the SolarWinds network monitoring tool. The contract period commenced on 9th April 2019 and extends until 8th April 2020, with the tender period concluding on 1st March 2019, during which proposals were submitted and evaluated.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services to enhance their business profiles by participating in similar contracts. Those involved in software development and maintenance services would particularly benefit, as the awarded contract involves significant software licensing components and ongoing support. Engaging with public sector procurement like this can help SMEs grow by expanding their market reach and establishing a track record in delivering services to governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of 2 X APE Licences (solarwinds)

Notice Description

network monitoring tool "Solar winds" is currently running over capacity and as a result is running more slowly than a reporting tool should. In order to elevate this issue and allow this device to return to an acceptable level of operation 2 x Additional Poller Engine (APE) licences and maintenance is required. 2 x 215843 SolarWinds Additional Polling Engine for SolarWinds Unlimited Licenses SolarWinds Additional Polling Engine for SolarWinds Unlimited Licenses (Standard Polling Throughput) - License with 1st Year Maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9125547-1b76-4697-95ad-2d21c31906ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6a5449f-90ea-43bd-b1bb-9deddb30b7cf
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£26,563 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,563 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2019 - 8 Apr 2020 1-2 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
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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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