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Provision of dSeries Workload Automation of Hybrid Cloud - PS/26/30

Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency

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01 Sep 2026 at 15:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) bought services for dSeries workload automation in a hybrid cloud environment. The requirement concerns software and information systems, covering the provision of workload automation rather than physical works or goods. Delivery is associated with the DVLA site on Longview Road in Swansea, Wales. The procurement is categorised as a service and is relevant to suppliers providing workload scheduling, orchestration and automation platforms for hybrid cloud estates. It may also interest businesses that implement, configure or support enterprise workload automation software for public sector organisations. The named buyer is DVLA, which uses the service within its operational technology environment.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd on 24 August 2026 for GBP 397,191.15. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029. The tender submission deadline was 10 August 2026 at 17:00. The stated procurement value is GBP 397,191.15. The opportunity was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, but not for voluntary, community or social enterprises. The award is active, and the award description states that contract award has been completed via the framework route.

This award shows that DVLA has a substantial requirement for enterprise workload automation supporting a hybrid cloud environment. Competitors preparing for a future requirement from this buyer would need a credible dSeries or comparable workload automation capability, together with the ability to provide software and associated services for a public sector technology estate. Experience integrating and operating automation across mixed cloud and on-premises environments would be commercially relevant, as would the capacity to support a multi-year service arrangement at an established enterprise scale. The route to market is also clear: a supplier would need access to, or eligibility for, an appropriate framework capable of supporting a selective call-off.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of dSeries Workload Automation of Hybrid Cloud - PS/26/30

Notice Description

Award of contract has been completed via GCA Framework. Award notice published for transparency.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d75ef0c2-a9fc-4d85-917a-3af0cd6ac42b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf7520b8-77f9-48c1-9571-299c2de9485c
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£397,191 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£397,191 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
Postcode Area
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

Ultima Business Solutions

Further Information

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