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Provision of PSeries Support & Maintenance

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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03 Jan 2021 at 19:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) seeking support and maintenance for a range of IT services. The tender, titled "Provision of PSeries Support & Maintenance," was awarded to Softcat PLC and involves a contract value of £157,503.27. This service falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract period commenced on 9th December 2020 and will conclude on 8th December 2023. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period closing on 4th December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in software development, technical support, and systems maintenance could find this contract lucrative. The engagement with a government body like the DVLA also offers the potential for further contracts in the public sector, thus enabling business growth and expansion in similar domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of PSeries Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

DVLA requires support for a number of hardware/software items

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d892d458-8e3c-47ec-8e20-b715e3910976
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b1698e4-b297-4811-a3e3-f154bf04959a
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
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
£157,503 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£157,503 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2020 - 8 Dec 2023 2-3 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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