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Provision of QSA Services

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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01 Oct 2021 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, located in Swansea, has recently awarded a contract for the "Provision of QSA Services" in the research consultancy services category. This selective procurement process, which was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, has a total contract value of £36,000. The contract commenced on 20 August 2021 and will run for two years, until 19 August 2023, with the possibility of extending for an additional year. The tender process was completed on 20 August 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in compliance and consultancy services, particularly those familiar with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this scope, especially those with expertise in providing assurance services within the financial sector. Engaging with this contract could facilitate growth for those businesses positioned to support compliance and regulatory requirements critical within the card payment ecosystem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of QSA Services

Notice Description

This is an ongoing requirement while the agency takes card payments from customers. This service provides annual assurances that we are compliant to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard PCI DSS as mandated by the Card Schemes and Merchant Acquirer. The QSA will be on site for up to 10 days a year while assessing our compliance to the PCI DSS. DVLA require QSA to provide PCI - DSS deliverables, support, advice and guidance. The DVLA anticipate up to 10 days annually (with some flexibility built in) from the QSA for a term of 2 + 1 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d741f9c4-435b-4474-b4b4-24e357b5bf94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b2c3e39-7eff-4596-aab3-410d405b95a6
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2021 - 19 Aug 2023 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
DVLA - 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

NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

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