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Provision of a Mainframe Service

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is seeking providers for the "Provision of a Mainframe Service," focusing on transitioning their mainframe operations to a cloud solution. This procurement falls under the IT services category and was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 6th November 2019, and the contract is expected to start on 16th August 2020, lasting until 15th August 2022. The total contract value is approximately £4.09 million, with the project being based in Swansea, Wales.

This contract presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in cloud hosting and mainframe management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in system administration, monitoring services, and software support for IT infrastructure will find this tender to be a fitting opportunity to enhance their business footprint. Engaging in such contracts can lead to further collaborations and growth in the competitive IT services market.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Mainframe Service

Notice Description

The Mainframe is the primary hosting platform for a number of DVLA key applications. The requirement includes for the provision of the transition of the Mainframe to a Cloud Solution. Cloud Hosting including assistance in the maintenance of System Software Products/new Hardware Products/Network Services, and for the Mainframe Managed Service which includes monitoring and system administration related support services to DVLA Mainframe Equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e01ce517-dec0-4111-804c-29cb636a3af4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed5978a-1198-4130-bd56-a6f03e7c60d9
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

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
£4,089,843 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,089,843 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2020 - 15 Aug 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Jeremy Bunce
Contact Email
jeremy.bunce@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01792 783887

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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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